The rain has finally reached the far reaches of California, giving the whole place a sense of fall, and (at long last) teaching the youngsters the definition of a puddle after a season characterized by intense drought. Naturally, Californians are now complaining about the fall chill in our ...
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Occasionally, forces in the universe positively collide in your favor. I particularly appreciate when these collisions keep me drinking, and especially drinking well. That’s exactly what happened this week, and (joy of all joys) there even happened to be food involved. It was a sultry Tuesday ...
It’s sweaty and damn smokey in the lower Sierra Nevada right now, making red wines nearly impossible to stomach, but luckily making white wines perfectly delicious. This week, I was pleasantly surprised by the crisp and lively Amador County Vermentino from Simone Giusto Cellars. Vermentino is a ...
It’s harvest time in California. Yes, that means slightly cooler weather and kids are back in school, but it doesn’t mean the workload is any lighter. In fact, it gets a hell of a lot worse, as I recently chronicled on VinePair. The grapes at Casa Uncorked aren’t quite ready yet, but our ...
Now that I’ve recovered from my epic NYC Hangover, it’s back to summer sipper time at Casa Uncorked. This week, I was surprised and delighted by a Sauvignon Blanc sample I received, and got to thinking more about this popular white grape that’s loved and hated by so, so many. Sauvignon Blanc is ...
Well, I’m not proud to admit this, but it’s taken almost a week to recover from the hangover 4 days in NYC gave to me. I don’t regret a single ounce of anything that touched my lips in that city. Metropolitan New York isn’t a wine producing region, but I’d argue it’s the best city for […]
In an effort to continue cooking sans a hot kitchen this season, I’ve moved my culinary endeavors from the grill to the America’s most versatile appliance, the microwave. Though it’s fallen from grace with foodies, these humming boxes with their soft, radioactive glow can cook everything–from ...
Yes, Yes, we all know that rosé isn’t all White Zinfandel anymore, but that doesn’t mean all rosé is Cristal. Sometimes, tragic as it is, mediocre rosé falls shockingly into our unknowing glasses. What’s a devoted drinker to do in times like these?! It’s sinful to waste wine–though really bad ...
