Wine
Saturday March 20, 2010 Updated 5:02 PM PDT
A glassy addition
The Vino-Lok looks like a glass artist's take on a button mushroom. But to its fans, it is the future of wine closures.
Saving a legacy
Many Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards seek out vines that have long ties back to the roots of California winemaking.
Wine Country's new enemy
Big Napa Valley area is quarantined after an invasive moth destroys at least one vineyard's harvest.
Has cheap Pinot had its day?
Have big wineries been misleading novice drinkers into a false view of what Pinot should be? Or should we stop drinking cheap Pinot?
Reach a peak
Santa Cruz Mountains wineries have kept a low profile, but they are making some of state's best wines.
What's next in wine blogging?
An abundance of wine bloggers combined with a lack of buyer influence make the future impact of wine blogs unclear.
Vintners' low-rent Napa
Lake County has seen a surge in the number of wineries as growers flock north for prime growing conditions at cheaper costs.
A cellar for all kinds
With an extensive database and a shared space for user and expert opinion, CellarTracker could be the new model for wine reviews.
Bartending 101
From measuring ingredients to making a citrus twist, Gary Regan tells you everything you need to know to be a master bartender.
Trends for the new decade
From a resurgence in retailers to a less is more philosophy, Jon Bonné gives his list for what to expect in wine in the next ten years.
Winemakers to watch
Steve Mattiasson is creating a new style of white winemaking that flies without a varietal net. Plus: Jason Drew of Mendocino County
The wine blog wars, continued
Winophilia.com And again. I had intended to briefly note the new online home for wine critic Stephen Tanzer...
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The Tipperary Cocktail
Gary Regan's new take on this cocktail is so good, even his Irish ancestors would approve.
The Bargain Shelf
Hogue Cellars Columbia Valley Pinot Grigio is a great summer white.
Red, white & green tasting
Though there are only three wines to sample, the owners of Cade Winery spared no expense in creating a graceful tribute to green design.
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California Grenache
If domestic Grenache is a work in progress, it's a worthy one — because good Grenache is always a pleasure.
