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A wine bottle decorated with a red sequined bow stands beside a wine glass topped with a red Santa hat, creating a festive holiday scene.
December 3, 2025

Shade of Red

It’s time to start thinking about Christmas dinner, and good wine to pair with that festive meal. Carignane holds its own with rich turkey and...
A bottle of Silver Mountain Vineyards Alloy wine on an outdoor table overlooking a mountain view.
November 19, 2025

Smooth Blend

Silver Mountain’s Alloy, a Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux-style blend is one of my favorites with its smooth medium tannins, and dark-fruit notes of blackberry and plum.
Winemaker Tony Craig dressed casually in a dark hoodieposes with a wine barrel
November 5, 2025

Pinot Pop-up

I had just opened a bottle of Sonnet Cellars Pinot Noir when my neighbor came over for a quick visit. I poured him a glass of this terrific wine and he lingered for another pour, eventually departing with a hefty glass!
a bottle of Opaque wine for Good Times Vine and Dine
October 22, 2025

Going Dark

Tannat originated in the Basque region of southwestern France. It has high tannins, full body and rich flavors that range from blackcurrant to licorice and smoked meat.
vine and dine St Enzo Lambrusco
October 8, 2025

Shining Sparkler

Crafted from 100% Lambrusco Grasparossa grapes grown only in Northern Italy, the 2024 Saint Enzo L’Originale Lambrusco comes with a cherry-kissed richness.
man and dog and grape vines
September 24, 2025

Trading Up

Cameron Hughes Wine Inc. (CAM) is a “wine négociant.” CAM offers really good prices on a variety of mostly excellent wines.
a waiter pours red wine into a glass
September 10, 2025

Zin and Virtue

Frank Family Vineyards’ 2023 Zinfandel features flavors of dark fruits, and enticing aromas of pepper, cinnamon and spice.
August 27, 2025

Bright White

Demetria Estate Pantheon Blanc grapes are sourced from the organically farmed White Barn Vineyard in Santa Ynez and fermented in a blend of barrels.
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