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California Wine

Nov 1, 2005

Italy Invades San Francisco: A Report on the 2005 Cal-Italia Wine and Food Festival

A report on the 2005 Cal-Italia Festival of Wine and Food, offering a view of the state of Italian varietals in California.

Oct 1, 2005

King of Wines, Wine of Kings: A Fresh Look at California Nebbiolo

The current state (2005) of Nebbiolo wines in California.

Aug 30, 2005

Move Over, Chateau Petrus: California Merlot on the Rise

The current state of California Merlot compared to international competition.

Jul 30, 2005

California Pinot Noir Comes of Age; Bad News/ Good News

A discussion of the state of Pinot Noir wines in California in 2005.

Oct 9, 2002

A New Twist in Wine Closures

The new screw top closures are here. Read our review.

Oct 4, 2002

The Maturation of California’s Central Coast Viticultural Region

The state of the Central Coast wine industry in late 2002.

Jul 24, 2002

A Tasting of Central Coast Wines

A discussion of the current state of California Central Coast wines with tasting notes.

Apr 29, 2002

What’s California’s Next Varietal Craze?

A search for uniquely suited varietals for California.

Mar 30, 2002

Pinotage — a Rising Star in California?

A California winery tries its hand with South Africa's indigenous Pinotage varietal.

Feb 2, 2002

Is California Losing Its Preeminence?

California wineries look at rising international competition. February wine reviews.

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