To keep some of those flightier elements in the mix, many winemakers implement a sort of chemical “closed loop system” that reintroduces elements like mouthfeel, how the wine settles or changes over ...

Whether you’re diving headfirst into the vast and varied world of proxies or trying the training wheels approach by picking up a bottle with grape names you’re used to seeing at your wine shop ...

Lots of travelers say supermarket tourism, the experience of trying local foods or variations of well-known items, has become ...

If you hit skip on this place, you’ll be missing out on some of the finest – and beigest – snacks in town. Here’s what to ...

Chardonnay without training wheels.” The versatile, affordable white wine is enjoying a resurgence among California winemakers, as well as some tuned-in customers. That’s good news for farmers 20 ...

The rugged drive to Crown King takes you through gold-mining country from desert to mountaintop. You'll find great burgers, fudge - and a yacht club.

Pairing food with wine is a well-established tradition ... creating a seamless balance that delights the palate. In Santa Barbara and Montecito, some of the finest restaurants serve dishes ...

orange wheels dipped in dark chocolate, and faint honeyed malt tones stand out on the nose, while a chalky dark chocolate note on the palate leads the way for toasted coconut, mulled wine ...