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Anything but Merlot?
Merlot became fashionable as a single varietal in Califonia in the 1980s, and a boom in plantings quickly followed. It is a soft, gentle, k...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | July 16, 2010
California's "Fumé Blanc"
California Sauvignon Blanc is made in a variety of styles, the predominant style being a dry wine free from the famous “herbaceousness”...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | July 14, 2010
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is the top wine region in California, fully planted with wine grapes. Wine production here represents 20% of the market value o...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | May 7, 2010
Dry Creek Valley
The Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma is a warm growing area prone to dampness. As such, the valley floor is better suited for white wines, such a...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | May 3, 2010
The Russian River Valley
The Russina River Valley is an AVA in Sonoma, and one of the coolest in the region. Traditionally an apple growing area, wine grapes have a...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | April 27, 2010
Sonoma
Sonoma is a coastal wine region, located north of San Francisco. Sonoma's wine industry was first established by Franciscan monks, who in 1...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | April 26, 2010
A Moment of "Zin"
Good ‘ol Zin – known as “California’s grape”. However, it is not native to California – its roots have been traced back to Croa...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | April 14, 2010
Pinot Noir – Why California?
Burgundy is Pinot Noir, but outside of Pinot's traditional home, California is king. The best examples are produced in California’s coole...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | April 13, 2010
California Cab
Cabernet Sauvignon first arrived in California in the form of vine cuttings from Bordeaux in the 19th century. After a rocky history with t...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | April 12, 2010
Pocket Sommelier Paperbacks now only $2.95!
Thanks to a reduction in production costs, The Pocket Sommelier is pleased to announce that the Wine Tasting Guide & Journal and Australia W...
Source: The Pocket Sommelier | April 12, 2010
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