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 ...

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The case can be made that such bold-tasting Chardonnays (whose alcohol may rise above 14%) go quite well with rich buttery ...

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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 ...

I know the endless quest for the best California Pinot Noir can be daunting. For me, it starts with the magic of Russian River Valley wines: bursting with fruit, earthy notes, hints of mushroom ...

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 ...

Organized by the Fairmont hotel and local tourism officials, the event centered on a historic tasting of many of the best California wines of the time. The following year, the event’s organizers, ...