This drink’s title is misleading, but I didn’t name it. The Sangria Roja has red wine, but no fruit chunks nor fortifying brandy or triple sec. I’d go so far as to say it’s no sort of Sangria at all. Harumpf. This drink does have something in common with some other cocktails, though. The Paloma […]

The release of Alexander Valley Vineyard’s dry Rosé of Sangiovese is always one of the first signs of spring for many wine lovers. This wine is always a crowd favorite with vibrant color, an enticing nose and bright fruit flavors. 2012 was a textbook growing season in Northern California with more heat accumulation days than […]

You’re no wine collector, you say? What about that half-case of Zin you carted home after a weekend in Sonoma? Or your recent stock-up sweep down the wine aisle at Wagshal’s? Most wine drinkers have more bottles tucked away than they realize. If you think you have about four cases all told, it’s probably six. […]

Embarking on building a wine bar? Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newbie — these wine accessories will surely be a terrific addition to your endeavor. Flavor Booster One look and you’ll be captivated. Emanating an aural gurgle as wine breathes and flows through its crystal coil, the mamba instantly becomes the most fascinating guest in the […]

De Loach Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir, 2011, Sonoma, CA Now that March has rolled around again, and Spring is knocking on our proverbial door, our palates are craving lighter styles of wine to transition out from underneath winter’s cold however, it’s not exactly Sauvignon Blanc season…yet. In other words, it’s the perfect month for Pinot […]

Francois Diligent Brut Rosé Champagne, n/v, Côte des Bar, Champagne, France This month {February 2013}, we select a phenomenal estate Champagne from the Moutard-Diligent family, who has been making wine in the region since the middle of the seventeenth century. The estate grows and vinifies their own grapes on their 22 hectare property in Champagne’s […]

Anne Martin, Canadian Living’s sommelier shares her expert tips for picking the perfect wine glasses The right wine glass I’ve collected many wineglasses over the years, but I only use three at home: a Champagne flute, an all-purpose wineglass and a bigger version of the all-purpose for heftier reds. Here’s my advice on picking (and […]

Zinfandel: Paso Robles, CA (2011) This decadent old-vine Zinfandel was created to celebrate the life and career of one of American’s greatest wine personalities, Hubert Opici, for his 91st birthday. With a career spanning seven decades, the founding father of Opici Wines, Hubert Opici, has always had a fondness for California’s Old Vine Zinfandels, and according […]

It’s officially the season of celebration, and this month we bring you TWO wines to help make it a December to remember! From an outstanding American sparkling winery founded in California’s cool weather Russian River Valley in 1986, and using the traditional méthode champenoise, these wines are great examples of American sparklers. Both delicate in […]

Acentor Garnacha, 2011, D.O. Catalayud, Spain Named for the small birds that eat the ripe grapes off the vine, Acentor Garnacha is a full-bodied old vine Garnacha (Grenache) from the heart of Catalayud in central Spain’s Aragon region. Bursting with flavors of dark black and blue fruit (think the intense flavor of stewed blueberries), this […]