Until recently, neither could California sparkling wines compete, by and large, except as poor stand-ins for Champagne. But no longer. In the last decade a new breed of California sparkling wine ...

California producers are making sparkling wines that are better than ever. For them, it’s not about trying to create something that tastes like Champagne. It’s about highlighting the best of ...

Vincent de Paul. “The conventional wisdom back then was that French wines were the best and California wines were, eh, not the same, not as good,” O’Flynn recalled. “But I hadn’t drunk ...

Whether bottled on its own or in a blend, it produces deeply colored, tannic wines that can withstand particularly long aging. It reigns in California, where it's responsible for everything from ...

Without a doubt, the wine made in Valle de Guadalupe stands out due to its exquisite flavors, aromas, and warm alcohol. The wineries of Baja California lead the list of the 11 best Mexican red wines, ...

The first Wine Experience took place in San Francisco in 1981. Organized by the Fairmont hotel and local tourism officials, the event centered on a historic tasting of many of the best California ...