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Sunset wine awards: if you thought the Oscar race was competitive, check out the western wine scene. Here's your indispensable guide to the true stars
Top 50 Bottles to Buy HOW THE BEST WAS WON Our panel of wine pros nominated more than 200 wines, tasted them blind, and found a red and a white...
Sunset, 11/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
Red, white, or … green? How to help the Earth and drink good wine. Hint: avoid thick glass bottles
WEST COAST wine bottles have been bulking up faster than all-star sluggers. The thicker the glass, the better we seem to think the wine is. But...
Sunset, 10/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
3 ways to get in on the crush
IN SONOMA COUNTY Inspect vines ready to harvest, help sort berries, then head in to Lynmar Estate's cool gravity-flow winery and caves, where the...
Sunset, 09/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
Drink with the fishes: don't settle for the house white at your favorite seafood shack—these matches will really make waves
Best white-wine matches Deep-fried calamari + sparkling wine A brut-style bubbly blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is a bright, citrusy foil...
Sunset, 09/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
The best wine pairing on the coast
With Bonny Doon Vineyard's new Santa Cruz tasting room, founder Randall Grahm has traded in funk for style. The place is sleek and warm, with wood...
Sunset, 08/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
In mixed company: chill out with our summery wine cocktails
1 Tarragon bubble fling 1 Tarragon bubble fling MAKES 1 drink TIME About 2 minutes 2 tbsp. tarragon-flavored Simple Syrup (recipe below) About 4...
Sunset, 08/01/09 by Sara Schneider; Amy Machnak · More from publication -
Your questions answered: this month, we're talking about what's on your mind—and in your glass
When is it okay to bring your own bottle of wine to a restaurant that's not BYOB? When is it okay to bring your own bottle of wine to a...
Sunset, 07/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
A splash of summer: show off the season's fresh corn, tomatoes, and watermelon with three simple dishes—and just the right wines
Grilled corn and bay shrimp risotto Grilled corn and bay shrimp risotto SERVES 6 time About 1 hour 3 medium ears fresh corn, husked 3 tbsp....
Sunset, 06/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
Spring white sale: you can't beat the prices now on warm-weather wines. Add three easy dips, and start a party
LOOK NO FURTHER than the "Domestic Whites" section in your local wine shop for a small silver lining to the money mess we're in. Oodles of labels...
Sunset, 05/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication -
The garden-party grape: the most floral of whites, Viognier is your pour for a warm spring day
HONEYSUCKLE, CITRUS BLOSSOMS, gardenias, peaches--garden meets orchard in a glass of Viognier. HONEYSUCKLE, CITRUS BLOSSOMS, gardenias,...
Sunset, 04/01/09 by Sara Schneider · More from publication
