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Sauvignon Blanc Is Hot Sep. 26, 2023
In spite of the fact that there is so much wine in the world that wineries everywhere don't know wha... Read More
Days of Wine and Warblers in Paso Robles Jun. 25, 2023
By Jim Farber One of my friends is an avid birder. Her fascination combines a love of the outdoors w... Read More
The Grape Wild West: Touring and Sipping in Paso Robles Jun. 24, 2023
By Jim Farber Once upon a time in the West, Paso Robles was a sleepy little railroad town in central... Read More
Cambria Is For the Birds and a Lot More Jun. 04, 2023
By Jim Farber They call themselves birders, and they come in almost as many varieties as the avian s... Read More
Destination: Cambria Jun. 03, 2023
By Jim Farber Cambria, on California's Central Coast, is one of those special destinations. It offer... Read More
Restaurant Wine Prices and Obscurity Mar. 21, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic began to wind down over the last year, I noticed a sad trend in some upscal... Read More
Wine in Cafes Feb. 07, 2023
At a three-star Paris restaurant, the wine list will be elaborate, filled with classic wines that ar... Read More
2019 Wines in Review Jan. 14, 2020
Although I missed about one third of my typical annual tasting regimen while recovering from knee su... Read More
Go-To Wines for Gifting Dec. 17, 2019
During the gifting season, I am inclined to wander the wine aisles at the Costco near me hoping for ... Read More
Wine by the Half-Glass Jul. 31, 2018
The waiter approached and pointed at the empty wine glass, as if to ask if I would like another. "Ye... Read More
The Icing on the Cake Oct. 03, 2017
To celebrate Jerry Lohr's 80th birthday, his namesake winery created a new wine in the founder's hon... Read More
A Family Affair Mar. 08, 2016
ST. HELENA, Calif. — Chances are you've never heard of Young Inglewood Vineyards, a small prop... Read More
Wine of the Year: Spottswoode Cabernet Dec. 29, 2015
When Jack and Mary Novak moved their five children from San Diego to the quiet wine country village ... Read More
The Thanksgiving Table Nov. 10, 2015
While some wine lovers may view the annual Thanksgiving feast as a daunting challenge, I see it as a... Read More
Wines for All Seasons Oct. 13, 2015
As the threat of snow looms next week in the eastern United States, my wine cravings are turning to ... Read More
Fab Five Holiday 'Values' Dec. 03, 2013
Navigating the holidays on a budget is no small challenge, especially if the shopping cart is loaded... Read More
