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Kalyra Black Muscat 2005 Offers Sweet Dessert Delight

Winery's signature dessert wine features rich, aromatic notes of licorice and candied fruit.

K&L Showcases Domestic Rhone Varietals in Tasting

Wine enthusiast explores the diversity of California-grown Rhone-style wines

Cambiata Winery Offers Unique Monterey Albariño

Winemaker Eric Laumann produces offbeat grape varieties at his Monterey winery.

Fiddlehead Cellars Releases Vibrant Rose From Santa Barbara

The winery's new pink wine offers bold summer flavors and a high alcohol content.

Rideau Vineyard Riesling 2007 Offers Sweet Floral Flavors

Wine tasting notes highlight the aromatic and honeyed profile of this California Riesling.

Sort This Out Cellars Offers Playful Vegas-Themed Wines

Boutique California winery blends quirky branding with quality grape varietals.

Locals Tasting Room Offers Collective of Geyserville Wineries

Tasting room in Sonoma County town features 75 wines from 11 local producers.

Lodi Viognier Offers Recession-Friendly Delight

Clay Station Viognier 2007 proves a $4 wine can still deliver quality and versatility.

Opatz Family Vineyards Releases Rhone-Style Viognier

New high-alcohol white wine from Yorkville Highlands showcases regional terroir

Tamas Estates Barbera 2006 Impresses Wine Lover

California winery's Barbera wine receives high praise after being gifted to the author.

Summerland Winery Releases Acclaimed Orange Muscat Vintage

The 2008 Orange Muscat from Summerland Winery offers a taste of summer in a bottle.

RH Wines Releases Bold Sonoma Red Blend

Rowdy Red wine label features eye-catching spray-painted artwork

Tasting Event at the Wine House and Wine at Napa Rose

Couple enjoys spontaneous day of wine tasting and dining in Southern California

Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 2008 Impresses at Lunch

Rare find of Pinot Blanc wine pairs well with sunny spring meal.

Red Car Wines Showcases Diverse Pinot Noir and Syrah Offerings

Tasting notes highlight the winery's focus on Sonoma and Central Coast fruit.

Le Saint Amour Wows Culver City Diners with Diverse Wine Selection

Rhone reds, Burgundies, and California Grenaches highlight an evening of good food and great company.

Lockwood Vineyard's $4 Shale Ridge Syrah Offers Complexity and Value

The 2005 vintage of this Central Coast wine delivers an aromatic and flavorful experience despite its budget-friendly price point.

Gallegas Destino Blanco: A Refreshing Spanish White Wine

A hard-to-find but affordable Airén wine from Galicia, Spain

Bonny Doon Vineyard's Biodynamic Albarino Blend Shines

Ca' del Solo Albarino 2008 showcases Randall Grahm's commitment to terroir and sustainability.

Cycles Gladiator Syrah Impresses Wine Critic

Affordable Central Coast Syrah offers bold flavors and smooth finish.

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