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The Best California Chardonnay To Buy Now
Napa and Sonoma, Santa Cruz and Monterey, and Santa Barbara are all regions within California known for exceptional Chardonnay production. While the terroir of each […]
Stella Rosa Black | Wine Review
Stella Rosa Black I bought this wine and couldn’t bring myself to drink and review it. Something about the packaging just turned me off. I’m […]
What is PÉT-NAT and why should you care
How Pét-Nat is Made Many people ask, “What is Pét-nat?” Short for Pétillant Naturel (roughly translated to Natural Bubbles), Pét-nat is an earthy, somewhat funky […]
7 Amazing California Red Blend Wine Picks
How do you find the best California red blend wine? During my days as a restaurant sommelier, guests frequently used to say they “like red […]
Hard Seltzer vs. Sparkling Wine | Carbs, Calories, Taste
Hard Seltzer vs. Sparkling Wine Hard seltzers have recently gained popularity nationwide, with even mainstream breweries developing their versions to compete with the new market. […]
Snoop Dogg’s 19 Crimes Cali Red Wine Review
We thought we’d give the Snoop Dogg 19 Crimes Cali Red Blend a try. This wine falls in the category of affordable red blends from […]
7 Great California Zinfandel Wines To Buy In 2023
Great Value California Zinfandel Finds Who is making the best California Zinfandel wine? Can you find a great Zinfandel under $25? I set out to […]
The 5 Best Sulfite Free Wine Options
Wines Without Sulfites Are you looking for sulfite free wine? If you’ve ever paid attention to the labels of your wine bottles, chances are that […]
Dunn with Wine: Wine Picks Vol. 2
Interested in having your wine reviewed by Dan Dunn. Contact us editor@californiawineryadvisor.com. Dan’s latest book, “American Wino: A Tale of Reds, Whites and One Man’s […]
Review of Bogle Essential Red Blend | Exciting Herbaceous
Bogle Essential Red Wine Overview Here is a quick synopsis of Bogle’s Essential Red. This is an enjoyable dry red wine made from Petite Sirah, […]
10 Great California White Wines Under $15
Great California White Wine Deals When I’m looking for affordable white wine, I have my go-to regions—the Loire Valley comes to mind and the Vinho […]
The 10 Best Sweet Red Wines
Best Sweet Red Wines Sweet red wines are a great entry point for many new to wine. As a culture, we are used to drinking […]
Dunn with Wine: Wine Picks Vol. 5
A group of vintners from Dry Creek Valley rolled into Smashbox Studios in Culver City over the weekend for a delightful event hosted by Ian […]
Taylor Port Wine Review
A Brief Overview of Taylor Port Wine The history of Taylor port wine dates back to 1692 when John Fladgate and Hugh Taylor founded a […]
California’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon Wines | 8 Reliable Wineries
Where are the best California Cabernet Sauvignon wines coming from? There are so many great Cabs produced in California in a given year that’s it’s […]
The Best Non Alcoholic Champagne & Sparkling Wine
The Best Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines Go to a celebration, a gala, or almost any other special occasion, and the odds are very good that the […]
Dunn with Wine: Wine Picks Vol. 3
Interested in having your wine reviewed by Dan Dunn. Contact us editor@californiawineryadvisor.com. Now on to the reviews… “Here Comes Santa Claus” with Shafer Hillside Select […]
Barefoot Wines Review
Barefoot Wines Cabernet Sauvignon: A Detailed Review Barefoot Wines is a famous, budget-friendly wine brand that has been producing a wide range of award-winning wines […]
The 12 Best Rosé Wines For 2023
Finding Great Rosé Wines Finding the best Rosé wines is tougher than it’s ever been. Rosé wine is incredibly popular now for both serious wine lovers […]
Review Of The Millesima-USA Wine Store
Review of Millesima-USA Wine Store When you’re new to the wine world, finding a merchant with experienced staff can help expand your knowledge base. On […]
Dunn With Wine : Wine Picks Vol. 6
Here are Dan’s picks for you drinking pleasure. Enjoy… Château Lassègue Les Cadrans de Lassègue 2012 ($35) I’m a long-time fan of vigneron Pierre Seillan, […]
Review of Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi Pinot Noir: Overview When it comes to wine, Meiomi Pinot Noir is one that you may have heard of or seen on the shelves […]
Oregon White Wine | Beyond Chardonnay
I want you to expand your Oregon white wine appreciation and enjoyment beyond Chardonnay. Oregon is producing a wide range of delicious whites from a number […]
