CHRISTMAS IN JORDAN
A chic, sumptuous Christmas affair at Jordan Winery in Sonoma, the most elegant we've ever experienced.
STORE LABEL WINE; IS THERE A PROBLEM?
Store brands may work out for peanuts or soap, but do they work out for wine?
NOW YOU SEE IT, NOW YOU DON’T; A WINERY THAT DISAPPEARED FROM THE MAP
A winery disappears from a freebie Sonoma map. Why? And is that really free?
BY THE GLASS? NO, THANKS!
Think about your wine habits next time you hit a restaurant or wine bar. If you think you can handle it, a full bottle is always a better choice.
WINE AS ORNAMENT ???
As my wine experience has matured, I have come to the realization that in addition to its many attributes, wine serves a precious ornamental function. It’s not there to just drink, but to look at and admire.
TWO WHITES; FIFTY PLUS YEARS & STILL ALIVE
Can a white wine be drinkable after more than half a century? The general answer is no. Sauternes is an exception, as two bottles from 1962 and 1953 prove.