
Wine Flavors 101: What does it mean for a wine to be “savory”? (Plus, a tasting of two terrific pinot noirs)
Bite into the wine term “savory,” featuring reviews of Crossbarn and La Follette Pinot Noirs.

Bordeaux from America? (Or: A history of why that one dude corrected you about Champagne)
Can you call it Champagne if it’s from Fresno? A short history of American wine labeling.

Redwood wine barrels: a forgotten california tradition
Why did California wine producers use redwood barrels? (Spoiler: not for the taste.)