Articles written by Alan Boehmer
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Early California Wines
While wine has been made for centuries in many locations around the world, these unlikely candidates gave rise to today's great New World Wines.
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Holiday Wine Cocktails
Lighten up your holiday imbibing with these tasty alternatives to traditional liquor-based drinks.
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Older Red Wines
When we asked a young California winemaker how long he recommends holding back his Zinfandel his response was thought-provoking.
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Cellar Clubs
Wine distribution in the U.S. has passed through three distinct phases: Free access, the Three-Tiered System, and winery-direct purchase.
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The Changing Geography of Wine
Technology has brought maturity to established wine regions and opportunity to almost everyone else.
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Historic Charles Krug Winery Re-invents Itself
Napa Valley's first winery is building on a 148-year uninterrupted tradition and offering real competition to its competitors.
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The New Wine Glassware
Lead crystal glassware may no longer be the glassware of choice. New technologically-inspired glassware is cheaper, stronger, and properly shaped and sized.
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The Italian Wine Style
California's influence on Italian wine style is being held in check by the Italian government.
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The Millenials
Is pop culture influencing the way we approach wine?
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Chemicals and Wine
In an age of increasing attention to sustainable agriculture and organic farming, we take a quick look at the role of chemicals in wine production.
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Pacific Rim Rieslings
Every style of Riesling is offered by one of Washington State's unique sustainable wineries.
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New World Rieslings
Perhaps no white winegrape variety in the world offers the extensive spectrum of wine styles as does Riesling, Germany's ancient noble grape.
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Wine in a Can
First we were offered wine in a box. Now it's becoming available in individual serving size cans!
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Modern California Zinfandels
Are modern California Zinfandels wrestling with style issues?
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Double Gold Medal Wines
The San Francisco International Wine Competition, held each year in Santa Rosa, California is the world's largest event of its kind.
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1989 Santa Cruz Quake Revisited
The 20th anniversary of this catastrophic event is being celebrated by Santa Cruz winemakers who vividly recall the event.
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Proprietary Red Wines
A mixture of varieties can often lead to better balanced or more interesting wines.
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19th Annual Family Winemakers Tasting
One of the most revealing public tastings in the U.S. is set for August 23, 2009 in San Francisco.
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India's Great Wine Experiment
Buy a bottle, get one free! Yes, really, but you have to go to Mumbai.
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White Wine Recommendations from California
New white wine styles and blends are offering exciting new offerings.
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The Many Faces of Sauvignon Blanc
Is Sauvignon Blanc poised to become a major player among the world's white varieties?
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Value Wines
There was a time in the lives of many people reading this
article when all wines were affordable.
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Do Appellations Mean Anything Anymore?
The continual introduction of new appellations (AVAs) may be diluting the significance of older established ones.
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Low Alcohol Wines on the Rise
The French National Institute for Agronomic Research reported a rise in alcohol levels in the wines of southern France, Italy and Spain by 2-3% over the past 15 years.
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China Discovers Wine
China has been making wine for over 2,200 years. So why don't we know more about it?
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Red Wine Blends
National wine regulations and controlled appellation laws affect every aspect of wine production from minimum alcohol levels to which varieties may be used.
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Wine Festivals
Wine and Harvest Festivals are found in nearly every U. S. state and in at least three Canadian provinces. There is no easier way to learn about wine than to attend one.
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What is Vintage Port?
Vintage Port is the supreme expression of Portugal's famous sweet wine. But Vintage Port is not the same as vintage wine, which is wine from a particular annual harvest.
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High Above Napa Valley
You may not need to pay $100 or more for a fine Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. There are Napa Valley alternatives to the well-known, more frequently reviewed wines.
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The Role of Oak in Winemaking
Oak is to the art of winemaking what the spice cabinet is to the chef. Few cooked foods are not improved by the addition of herbs and spices, salt and pepper.
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The Economics of Wine
The current economic downturn has deeply affected consumer spending. How has this affected the production and purchasing of wine?
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Wines of Southern Italy
Southern Italy is best known for pizza, pasta, and pleasantly quaffable red table wines. All that is rapidly changing.
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What Makes a Wine Great?
By Brian McClintic.
Just like in politics, in the world of wine there are two polarities which might be compared to liberals and conservatives.
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The World's Greatest Value Wine?
Although any wine can be a great value, the category of "value wines" is often reserved for those wines priced under ten dollars, most of which are actually poor values.
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Superior Ruby Port
Ruby Port is the style of Port wine we all know best. But there is a quality level above the nondescript Ruby Ports that provide far better wines at affordable prices.
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A Riesling Renaissance
After decades of decline and uninspiring New World examples, German varietals are on the rise again and the examples have never been better.
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The Delight of Tawny Port
Tawny Port may be one of the least understood styles of Port, but American wine lovers are beginning to make its acquaintance and preferring it.
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The Resurgence of Rosé
Rosé wines are the fastest growing sector of the American wine market, after languishing for decades. What's the fuss all about?
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Why Good Wines Go Bad
Is natural cork still considered the best closure choice for fine wine? It may depend on the style of the wine, experts are saying. Do screwcaps provide a better seal?
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Georgia—Cradle of Ancient Wine?
Several regions have been studied in connection with the search for the earliest domesticated grapevines. These include western Iran, the Levant, Armenia, and Georgia.
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The Evolution of Riesling
Riesling-a previously underperforming variety continues to gain favor with New World wine lovers. Traditional styles are being replaced by newer, drier wines.
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Nova Scotia's Expanding Wine Industry
Nova Scotia, Canada has been perceived as a hostile environment for commercial winegrowing. Like Niagara, the key has been to find suitable varieties and wine styles.
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The Gentrification of Paso Robles
Paso Robles emerges as an upcoming tourist destination with four star restaurants, new hotels, new downtown, and over 100 wineries.
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High-Altitude Napa Valley Wine
Do grapes grown at higher altitudes yield a different kind of wine?
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Great California Chenin Blanc
Is California Chenin Blanc becoming competitive with Vouvray?
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Santa Lucia Highlands
Wine Artisans of Santa Lucia Highlands offers a sampling of their splendid wines to the media and public in San Francisco.
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Wine Touring in Santa Barbara CA
Santa Barbara County is maturing as one of America's premiere winegrowing regions.
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The Mystery of Château Pétrus
Why Château Pétrus is unique and distinct from other Grand Cru vineyards nearby, such as Ausone and Cheval Blanc.
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Wine Terroirs
How different soils may support different varietals.
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Defects in Wine
How we can tell if a wine is truly sound. Are flaws always bad?
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Merlot Surprise!
Moonstone Cellars offers a surprising upset in a blind tasting of some of the best Merlots.
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Blended Red Wines
Red wines are blended for various reasons, both good and bad.
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Cooking with Wine
How advice on cooking wines has changed over the years.
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Sweet Wines for Valentine's Day
A look at the place of sweet wines in modern cultures.
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California's First Wines
Traditional notions of the beginnings of the California wine industry are debunked.
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Tasting Old & New World Merlots
Makers of New World Merlot finally get it right.
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Organic and Biodynamic Wine
Is there really any difference?
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The Rise of California Merlot
Like Pinot Noir, Merlot suffered a long, painful beginning in New World vineyards.
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New Varietals from Midwest U.S.
America's Midwest competes with California, New York, and the Pacific Northwest.
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The First American Wines
America's first successful efforts at winemaking lead to the destruction of French vineyards. Second in a series on the development of America's midwestern wine industry.
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Wine in Early America
First article in a series leading to the fascinating history of wineries in America's midwest.
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A Spectrum of Sauvignon Blancs
Five Great Wines-Five Different Styles.
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Canada’s Top Wines in 2006
The Gold Medal Winners Are Listed Below.
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How Pros Taste Wine
How Winemakers Describe Their Red Wines.
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Holiday Wines
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Events Call for Our Cellar Treasures.
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Paso Robles Wine Touring
Upscale, but Friendly Wine Touring.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Bargains
What Extra Dollars Get You.
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Petite Sirah — Noble Grape?
Is California's Traditional Red Varietal Making a Comeback?
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Oregon Pinot Noir
America's Answer to Burgundy's Côte d'Or?
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Columbia Gorge Wine Touring
A World of Wine in 40 Miles.
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The Role of Climate on Terroir
How Climate Affects Grape Ripening.
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Italian-styled Wine in California
Reviews of Wines from Domenico Winery.
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Zork: A New wine Bottle Closure
Is the ZORK wine bottle closure better than screw caps?
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Western Australia Wine Reviews
Western Australia Wine Style vs. South Eastern Australia
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Champagne & Potato Chips? You Bet!
Re-thinking wine and food combinations
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Virginia Wine Country
Virginia - America's Oldest Wine Region Matures
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"R"s of Zinfandel Results
A tasting of 46 Zinfandels from wineries whose name begins with "R".
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The House of Mondavi —Gotham Books
Book Review
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Pietra Santa Red Wines
California's Central Coast winery offers excellent red wines at affordable prices.
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Pietra Santa — a Winery to Watch
Tiny Appellation - Terrific Value
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COPIA Hosts R’s of Zinfandel Comp
Which Zinfandels rated best of the 2004 vintage?
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Wines of Western Australia
Western Australia rises to prominence on the wine scene.
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25th Paso Robles Wine Festival
One of California's most attractive public wine festivals is attended by 5,800 people.
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Wines of Chile
Our tasting panel reviews some current Chilean wines.
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Do Vineyard Soils Really Matter?
A new look at the terroir issue and how things like soil composition and climate affect the character of wine.
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More California Zinfandel Reviews
Tasting California Zin from Rancho Zabaco, Orchid Hill Estates, Red Head Ranch and other fine California wineries.
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More Reviews of Cal Zinfandels
Rating California Zinfandels from Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Sonoma and other regions.
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California Zinfandel Reviews
Reviews of Zinfandels from Rancho Zabaco, Kokomo, and Marr.
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San Fransico's ZAP Festival
The world famous ZAP Festival in San Francisco.
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California Celebrates Zinfandel
Zinfandel is celebrated in this notorious California wine region with a live auction and grand tasting.
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Zinfandel—America’s Mystery Grape
Part 1 in a series on Zinfandel
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The Awesome Power of Wine Ratings
What do wine reviews really mean? And how dependable are they?
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Mission Grapes Role in Winemaking
The role of the Mission grape (Criolla Chica) in New World winemaking.
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Israel Wines vs. California Wines
Second in a two-part series on Israel vs. California wines.
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Rating Israeli & California Wines
Part One in a series of two articles, reviewing some of Israel's finest red wines.
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The Restaurant Wine List-2
A professional server offers inside tips into getting the most value when you order wine from a restaurant wine list.
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The Restaurant Wine List
Advice from a professional server in choosing a wine from a restaurant wine list.
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Cheese & Wine Pairing Results
Second in a series of two articles on pairing cheeses with wine.
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A Formal Cheese and Wine Pairing
First in a series of two articles on pairing cheeses with wine.
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Toucan Wines—Artisanal Zinfandel
Doug Timewell's artisanal winery in California's Arroyo Grande Valley offers one of the tastiest Zinfandels anywhere.
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