Author Becky Sue Epstein

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Author

An experienced writer, editor, broadcaster, and consultant in the fields of wine, spirits, food, and travel, Becky Sue's work has appeared in many national and international publications including Intermezzo Magazine, Fine Wine & Liquor, Art & Antiques, Luxury Golf & Travel, Food + Wine, www.wine-pages.com and Wine Spectator. She began her career as a restaurant reviewer for the Los Angeles Times while working in film and television. Epstein is also the author of several books on wine, spirits, and food, including Champagne: A Global History; Brandy: A Global History, and Strong, Sweet and Dry: A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala.

Last Minute Wine Gift: My Fave Inexpensive Accessory This Year

Becky Sue Epstein

Features

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My Favorite Inexpensive Wine Accessory this year: Fun Foil Cutter, $6 A flick of the wrist allows you to cut through the foil (or plastic) capsule covering the cork, and easily remove the capsule, to access the cork. Worried you can’t find the foil cutter when you need it? It’s

Ready to Drink: 2013 Kenefick Ranch Doctor’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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It’s rare to be asked to review a fully developed wine these days. So it is a real pleasure to find lovely maturity in this cabernet sauvignon, with its strong elements of ripe, dark red fruit. Because the wine has aged long enough to find its equilibrium, the wine works

2016 Kenefick Ranch Chris’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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Made in Napa’s northernmost area, Calistoga, the wine comes from grapes grown in vineyards that carry the certifications “Napa Green” and “Fish-Friendly Farming.” Which is important because these grape growers have committed to sustainable vineyard practices and to regenerating the Napa River which flows from north to south through the

Decorating Your Table with Sparkling Wines: Sterling Vineyards California Rosé and Blanc de Blancs

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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In their shiny silver and rose-colored, metallic bottles, these two Sterling sparkling wines are definitely recommended as table decorations – and the wines are also a pleasure to drink. Crafted with medium mousse, both wines have lovely, appley elements in their aromas and flavors. The sparkling Rosé carries hints of

A New Tuscan Wine: 2015 Amantis Sangiovese Riserva DOCG

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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Even in Tuscany, sometimes you’ll get a great young, fresh wine, and sometimes the older vintages and reserve wines are better. Montecucco is a relatively new denominated region in southern Tuscany which has produced DOC-level wines in its area since 1998. Later, Montecucco Sangiovese was awarded a separate DOCG status,

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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If you are like me, secretly crossing your fingers and hoping for a taste of Burgundy when you sip California pinot noirs, you will be rewarded here. Sip lightly for the first few minutes until the wine opens up in the glass and more red berry aromas blossom on the

2017 Olema Chardonnay Sonoma County – ask this Chard to dinner

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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With streaks of buttery vanilla and a lip-smacking citric finish, this is not your everyday California Chardonnay. Part was fermented in oak and part in stainless steel, which gives the wine a little more restraint. It’s not overblown with fruit and the acidity begs for food, so serve it with

2016 Amici Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast: an everyday Burgundy white wine – but it’s from California

Becky Sue Epstein

Wine Reviews

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If you’re ever thinking you might want to be drinking more French, try this Burgundian-style chardonnay. Compared to many California chardonnays this wine is refined; in Burgundy, it would be a beautiful everyday wine. The wine has typical aromas and flavors of earth, lime, limestone with apricot on the end-palate.

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Wine

The Philosophy of Rosé: From the Costaripa Winery on Lake Garda

The Story of Spain’s Top Wine Estates

A New-Old White Wine from Abruzzo in Italy

Random

Delightful Winter Drinking but Decant First: 2016 Bertani Valpolicella Ripasso DOC

Spirits

Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty

A Dog, a Mountain Hike and Gin

A Life-Saving Whiskey of Forests and Caramel

Random

Monday’s Martini – North Shore Distiller’s Gin No. 6

Travel

Wine Country Hospitality in Amador County

Why is Arianna Occhipinti a Winemaking Legend?

Top of the Mark Lounge in San Francisco Celebrates 85 years

Random

Chianti Classico News – a new wine category

Hospitality

Wine Country Hospitality in Amador County

Top of the Mark Lounge in San Francisco Celebrates 85 years

Women Chefs Seed Plant Forward Dining at The Grove in Napa

Random

A Long Weekend in Newport Beach, California

Last Minute Wine Gift: My Fave Inexpensive Accessory This Year

Ready to Drink: 2013 Kenefick Ranch Doctor’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Kenefick Ranch Chris’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon

Decorating Your Table with Sparkling Wines: Sterling Vineyards California Rosé and Blanc de Blancs

A New Tuscan Wine: 2015 Amantis Sangiovese Riserva DOCG

2017 Amici Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – crafted in a Burgundian style

2017 Olema Chardonnay Sonoma County – ask this Chard to dinner

2016 Amici Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast: an everyday Burgundy white wine – but it’s from California