Michael Newsome
I spend my life eating, drinking, cooking, brewing and traveling.
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Too many times here in California, the grapes that are planted seem to be chosen by chance.
W hen people say that a wine is a "food wine," what are they talking about? ALL wine should be food wine.
An innovative wine comes from an innovation winemaker with a love of language.
The winemaker plays a crucial role, from making fruit selections to deciding what proportions to controlling fermentation. There can be no great wine without great winemakers.
Sometimes you want a wine that's ready to drink straight out of the bottle.
The wine speaks with the same jovial tone of its label, and much like the depiction of a magician hovering above a crowd, this wine is a kind of magic.
While we live in a culture that's removed the need to wait, one wine worth it is the Broc Cellars Vine Starr Red.
This rosé is complete and delicious on its own, but sipping it with salted watermelon it will make the day feel warmer.
The Piedrasassi P.S. Syrah is a wine that can say something profound without having to say too much.
It is the job of the sommelier to play matchmaker, and it is the job of the guest to call them over for help.
There are more Italian wines out there than just Chianti and Pinot Grigio.
Kegged wine is as close to National Park wine as one can get: take nothing, leave nothing.