The winemaker at Washington's Leonetti Cellars sees yet another outstanding vintage of Merlot in the family winery's future

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Mark Franks Post Time: 06-19-2008 at 05:21 PM

One of South Africa's new guard of young vintners is pushing forward Cape winemaking at the historic Meerlust winery as well his own boutique operation

Chris Berman’s recent outbursts captured and posted to YouTube have gotten a lot of attention lately, but here’s one where he’s chatting a woman up about Chardonnay. He seems to know what he’s talkin’ ’bout. Just don’t get on his bad side by giving him some lousy wine or something (Warning: Not Suitable For Work...

Not only are optimistic local owners continuing to open new spots or expand old ones, but Ruth’s Chris ... there. Ruth’s Chris has always managed to set itself somewhat apart from the other well-known ... . It’s expensive at $12, though a generous pour, and we commend Ruth’s Chris for adding it. A lot of diners ... impression that someone is cheap. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 1 N. Brentwood Blvd, Clayton...

Syrah is one of Chris Blanchard's favorite varietals. Whether it's from the Rhone valley or the Napa Valley, find out why Syrah's massive aromatics make it the perfect varietal for food and wine pairing with meats and barbeque...

Syrah is one of Chris Blanchard's favorite varietals. Whether it's from the Rhone valley or the Napa Valley, find out why Syrah's massive aromatics make it the perfect varietal for food and wine pairing with meats and barbeque...

Syrah is one of Chris Blanchard's favorite varietals. Whether it's from the Rhone valley or the Napa Valley, find out why Syrah's massive aromatics make it the perfect varietal for food and wine pairing with meats and barbeque...

Forum: Social Hall Posted By: Mitch Tallan Post Time: 05-17-2008 at 03:38 PM

I received in the post Chris Wines latest food and wine magazine. It's free and can be downloaded from their website and it also possible to subscribe to a printed copy (which is what I have done). In this issue is an article on Neil Ellis, a South Africa wine producer, whose just released ... . There is also a one page article on Pinotage. Website : Chris Wines...