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Victoria Beckham Turns 34, David Buys Her a California Vineyard…
The Post is reporting that for Victoria's 34th Birthday, David Beckham has bought her a Vineyard. The couple became wine afficionados when David was playing for Real Madrid in Spain. David purchased the California vineyard for an undisclosed sum (rumored to be seven figures) in the Napa Valley region… Read more
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Reader Question - Does all red wine get better with age?
Actual Reader Question: Quick question…Does all red wine get better with age? If I were to buy a 10 dollar bottle and cellar it for a few years would it be a better wine or is that a waste? How do you know which wines can be cellared? Benjamin F. in Boston, Massachusetts Ben, Great question, and one… Read more
Justin's 2007 Orphan Finds a Home
There are wines that you expect to be bad, and there are wines you expect to be good. Often times an expensive wine, that you expect to be good shocks you with its lack of texture, balance or finish. However, every once in a while a wine that you don't expect too much from, comes along and makes you… Read more
Jeff Meier - Senior Vice President of Wine Making - J. Lohr…
J. Lohr is one of our all time favorite wines. Whether you are looking for a great weeknight wine, a bottle to bring to your friends, or something to cellar, J. Lohr brings many different wines for any occasion. Jeff Meier, Senior Vice President of Wine Making spent the time to answer some questions… Read more
Victoria Beckham Turns 34, David Buys Her a California Vineyard…
The Post is reporting that for Victoria's 34th Birthday, David Beckham has bought her a Vineyard. The couple became wine afficionados when David was playing for Real Madrid in Spain. David purchased the California vineyard for an undisclosed sum (rumored to be seven figures) in the Napa Valley region… Read more
Review - 2006 Buena Vista - Pinot Noir - Carneros
We enjoyed a bottle of 2006 Buena Vista Pinot Noir - Carneros tonight. It was paired with some risotto and steamed salmon served with some onions and tomatoes. The Carneros region tends to be great for growing Pinot Noir because of the moderate temperature caused by the fog. Buena Vista's 2006… Read more
Greg Norman, Winemaker, Golfer, Entrepreneur, Shark
Greg Norman needs very little introduction. In addition to being one of the greatest golfers of the modern era, he is also one of the greatest entrepreneurs. Gottannins interest in the Shark has to do primarily with his Wine Estates (we also happen to be huge fans of his golf game). Mr. Norman was… Read more
Local Wine Groups
Want to Join our Wine Groups? About Our Wine Groups Not sure what a "wine group" is - CLICK HERE! Sign Up Your Wine Group - Here! What's a wine group? Do you want to get real wine advice, from real wine drinkers just like you? When your wine group signs up on the World Wine Groups, you immediately… Read more
New Jersey Considering Allowing Beer and Wine Sales in Grocery…
Back in 1962 beer and wine sales were disallowed in NJ grocery stores. One of the reasons was to help deal with Tony Soprano and organized crime. Major retailers such as Stop & Shop, Pathmark, Albertson's and Whole Foods are behind the initiative while the mom & pop liquor stores are obviously… Read more
More than Malbec
More than Malbec By Daniel Karlin Founder of Anuva Vinos, a Premium Argentine Wine Club The first person who talked to me about Argentine wine was a Brazilian tourist I met in the wine aisle of a supermarket in Buenos Aires. Staring at all of the unknown brands and varietals I must have… Read more
About Us
About Us About World Wine Groups World Wine Groups, LLC is dedicated to the advancement of wine culture by bringing together wine enthusiasts across all experience levels, from beginners to advanced tasters. We provide recommendations, advice and education on all aspects of wine culture via our Web… Read more
Daniel Daou, Owner, DAOU Winery
Daniel Daou, the man behind DAOU Vineyards in Paso Robles, California, recently shared his thoughts on wine, along with some of his own personal history. The Daou Vineyard practices strict yield management - "saignees" - its wines average only 120 gallons per ton. The premium vineyard sits… Read more
Ryan Sproule, Founder of Black Box Wines
Got Tannins is happy to present our readers an interview with Ryan Sproule, the founder of Black Box Wines. Ryan founded the company in 2002; one of his intentions being to reverse the reputation of premium wines always having to be in glass bottles. Boxed wines are experiencing a renaissance. NPR… Read more
Steve Thornton, President Thornton Winery
We interviewed Steve Thornton, the president of the Thornton Winery, located in the heart of Temecula Valley. Thornton Winery started in 1988. Steve was born and raised in San Diego and is an avid outdoorsman, spending his time away from the winery driving racecars, surfing, motorcycling, mountain… Read more
Tom Gable - Contributing Wine Editor for San Diego Magazine
Tom Gable has been writing about and tasting wine for more than 30 years. As an expert in wine, Tom believes that "wine needs company - good food and great people" and because his mantra matched ours, we thought bringing his expert opinion to our readers was a great idea. We were honored when… Read more
Don Reha, Winemaker, Orfila Vineyards, San Diego, CA
Don Reha joined the Orfila Vineyards in 2009 after Leon Santoro passed away in January of this year. He has grown up in the wine industry with experience on his childhood family vineyards in Ukiah, CA (Mendocino County). As a winemaker his career started at Fetzer Vineyards in Redwood Valley and studied… Read more
Winning Wines
Search and Buy Wine Wine Name: Vintage: Shipping to: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi… Read more
Bill Daley - Food and Wine Critic - Chicago Tribune
Bill Daley is the food and wine critic with the Chicago Tribune. His recent articles may be found here. What was the first memory you have of wine? My parents never drank wine so my first memory was wondering what those bottles were by the cash register at the liquor store. One shelf held 5 bottles… Read more
Dinner with a Master Sommelier
Boulder, Colorado My wife and I were on a weekend getaway in Boulder, Colorado the weekend prior to the craziness of Thanksgiving. We both graduated from the University of Colorado and we were on a mission to go back, stay at a nice hotel and eat a couple great meals. We were unaware that top Chefs… Read more
Buying Basics - Story by Shoestring Magazine
Melissa Massello, founder of Shoestring Magazine, recently spoke with us on our thoughts for her story "Bargain Booze Buying Basics." Along with Craig and John from one of our favorite stores, BinEnds Wine in Boston, Noah from Crushpad, and Adam Levin from Snooth, we provided thoughts… Read more
Grant Burge, Owner of Grant Burge Wines
Grant Burge Barrel Tasting Preface On a night late in July, my wife and I tried a bottle of 2003 Grant Burge Holy Trinity from Barossa Valley at a top French restaurant, Delicias, in Rancho Santa Fe, California. The taste was exquisite and made an amazing night incredibly memorable. We were so impressed… Read more
Lisa Rhorer - Proprieter - Cin Cin Wine Bar
Lisa is the co-proprietor, general manager, and wine director of the Cin-Cin Wine Bar, which focuses on sustainability. www.cincinwinebar.com What was the first memory you have of wine? My Dad was taking wine appreciation courses when I was a pre-teen. He became a huge fan of Cabernet Sauvignon… Read more
Ashley Hepworth, Winemaker, Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Ashley Hepworth, winemaker at the world-renowned Joseph Phelps Vineyards was kind enough to devote some time to answering a few wine questions for our readers. A bit of background. Her interest in wine began in college in Durango, CO, then continued on in Chicago where she worked under the chef Charlie… Read more
Ernie Els - Golfer and Winemaker
Ernie Els is best known as one of the premier golfers of the 21st century (ranked #3 as of April 2008). What not everyone knows about the Big Easy is that in addition to time spent as a professional golfer and with his family in South Africa (he has a wife, Liezl, a daughter Samantha, and a son Ben),… Read more
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