The dense, dark garnet color was enlivened in the nose by fresh garden herbs, forest leaves and a black and red fruit complexity, complemented by the more savory loam, anise and truffle notes. The palate is where the complexity of-read more-
The Sylvia Plath of California Cabernet, lots of brooding dark fruit on the nose. Slightly gamey and brash. Lots of self-loathing. WHO: Swanson Vineyards WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHERE: Oakville AVA, Napa, California WHEN: 2005 HOW MUCH: $75
Like the long kiss goodnight. It's sleek, sexy and deep. Big spice and cola with just enough toasty oak on the nose to remind you who it is. It's huge in the mouth. Smoke and anise. All the good things.-read more-
A smoky, full-bodied wine leading with dusty red fruit, followed by tar and tannins that still seem rather tight. This is sure to benefit from time in the cellar or a well-marbled steak. WHO Olson Ogden WHAT Syrah WHERE California,-read more-
Many of us dream of moving to California, buying some property, planting some vines, and turning our grapes into fabulous wine. But if you aren't quite ready to invest a small fortune, there are a variety of alternatives for the-read more-
Text and photos by Linda Castrone California wineries have thrown open their doors this harvest season. Make that wide open. With this recession eating into wine sales and other discretionary spending, tourist revenues are down more than 20 percent this year-read more-