Michael Newsome
I spend my life eating, drinking, cooking, brewing and traveling.
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Santa Barbara County is home to one of the most distinct and delicious examples of the Sauvignon Blanc.
We can plant almost anything we want, almost anywhere we want. But just because we can plant grapevines wherever we want, does not mean we should.
Zinfandel has a long and often misunderstood history. But one wine from Paso Robles should qualm all arguments.
Considering that St. Patrick's Day belongs to us as much as it does to the Irish now, drinking a stout made here seems far more appropriate.
One could easily find the last drops of this bottle hitting their glass before realizing that they forgot to pour for anyone else.
California law states that a wine must be 75% of a particular grape to carry that name on the label. The label need not include any information about what comprises the other 25%.
No need to buy an overpriced airline ticket and sit shoulder to shoulder with sick and surly strangers. Grab a bottle of Verdad Albariño and sip yourself onto a Spanish sojourn instead.
A great everyday drink, whether perfectly paired with grilled meats or slowly sipped on the sofa in the soft glow of an awards show.
With so many frustrating decisions to make in our lives, finding the "perfect" wine to have with our food should not be one of them.
"Natural" is a term rarely used in regards to wine, but when it is, the results can be outstanding.
Paso Robles' hot weather makes for sweeter wines, except at Tablas Creek.
Chardonnay may be the king of white wines, but some other, rarer varietals might taste better.