March Madness — Elite Eight Wine Contest 2013
Ken Below is the 2013 KWG Elite Eight Wine Bracket.  Please see below the bracket for the official contest rules. The Elite Eight wines have been chosen by me. The…
Northern California Wine Weekend
It’s been a long week. Work has exhausted you and all you can think about is a little rest and relaxation. Why not treat yourself to a weekend in wine…
The Best Rieslings From Around The World
2012Â was a big year for Riesling submissions. I got a ton of them. As a matter of fact, this report is coming out in 2013 because I have been…
In Search of Great Wine: The Pacific Northwest
Cool Pacific Ocean air, sprawling forests and good wine are defining features of the Pacific Northwest. A region that is typically defined as the area from Oregon to the top…
Sparkling Wines and Champagnes For Your New Year’s Celebration!
Each year in the fall we start covering Sparkling Wines and Champagnes, so we can post them just in time for your end of the year celebrations. I just finished…
The Santa Ynez Valley AVA: Land and Climate Create Individuality for Wineries
The Santa Ynez Valley AVA is a bountiful, flourishing viticultural area that, in many ways, is unparalleled by any of California’s world-class wine-growing regions. The range in geological composition alone…
California Wine Road Trip: 8 Must See Wineries
Ah, California, America’s Golden State. There really is no place quite like it. The people, the places, and lets not forget the wine, make California any wine lovers premier destination.…
Top Merlots of 2012
We found some terrific Merlot that you will want to try this fall. The best offerings are not inexpensive, but if you love the grape, you will certainly be quite…
Top 2012 Pinot Noir Results
Extra! Extra! Read all about the great Pinot Noir wines I discovered and covered this year!! Wow, what a year for Pinots. I started this adventure in April and just…
A Visit to Oregon Wine Country…and My Top Five Reasons to Return
Where to? Ken and I recently had the pleasure of visiting Portland, Oregon, for the annual Wine Bloggers Conference put on by Zephyr Adventures and the Vincent Group Consulting. As…