I've gotten a few emails about my post a couple of weeks ago about the Wine Advocate's recent coverage of New York wines, charging that I was overly negative and (shockingly) dismissed David Schildknecht's credentials. Re-reading my post, I still...

I rarely do "preview" posts, because I really don't think you care what I'm going to do any given weekend. But, tomorrow night I'm doing something that I'm excited about, whether you care or not. Haha. Today is Nena's birthday and Saturday is her baby shower in upstate New York. ...

Weird question?  I think we can all (those of us who bother to read wine blogs) remember a situation or a particular wine that changed everything.  Somehow wine morphed from being a mere pleasure into a passion. So, here’s mine:  I had a moderate interest in wine when I took my first job ... of school, and had no idea I was about to be thrown into the deep end with a bunch of wine geeks...

Most of the wines produced by Wyndham Estate are multi-regional blends, the Hunter Valley ‘Regional ... was evident on the finish. The aromas of this wine were somewhat like an Italian cabernet blend, it was an ideal match with steak and roast potatoes. Do decant this wine if possible ... Opinions: Wyndham Estate Would I buy this wine again? Availability is an issue, however if I...

... was entirely memorable, we were drinking 100% Hunter Valley Shiraz. I have some brief notes of the wines below as the nights focus was obviously not on wine analysis. Meerea Park ‘The Aunts’ Shiraz ... of this wine had snaked their way to the other end of our table. Full flavoured, featuring silky smooth ... Shiraz 2004 A wine which is the ideal match for dark and rich chocolate treats. The red berry...

On today's post, getting the low down on wine myths and information about sulfites. That and more on today's Valley Vine. The Valley Vine - January 8, 2006...

More food and wine on today's show. We talk about pairing herbs and spices with wine, more health news, and information about how a winemaker can manipulate a wine to bring out its best. That and more on today's Valley Vine. The Valley Vine - January 22, 2006...

On today's Valley Vine - a six course meal paired with wines, comments about last week's show, and Vin Dans la Cuisine - A Wine Lover's Martini by Romayne Kilde. The Valley Vine - January 29, 2006...

On today's show we have information about the flooding in California's Napa and Sonoma valleys, information about organic wines and a report from last night's Home Winemaker's wine tasting. That and more on today's Valley Vine! The Valley Vine - January 15, 2006...

A fun night recently with some of my wine drinking associates where we celebrated the birthyear ... Seppelt “Maturation Release” Riesling 1984 - (Eden Valley, South Australia): Opens with passion fruit ... enough wine, but certainly not living up to reputation as being one of the classic Australian aged ... and finesse of this wine really shone through though - super balance, style, structure and length! Might...