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Thanks in no small part to the movie “Sideways,” pinot noir has enjoyed wild popularity during the last couple of decades. But of course the film cannot take full credit; it simply helped raise awareness among wine drinkers of pinot’s remarkable qualities. And it truly is a grape that has earned its venerated reputation.

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The world of Italian wine can seem daunting—in a country smaller than the state of California, some say there are over 2,000 unique native grape varieties, and about 400 of those are used in commercial winemaking.

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Learning to love wine doesn’t have to be intimidating—in fact, it shouldn’t be! Wine is fun, especially when you learn how to choose the right bottles. But which bottles are the right bottles, you ask? It’s simple.

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There’s nothing better than a glass of wine at the end of a long day—except, perhaps, for a great cocktail. So why settle for one or the other when you could have both?

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Delightfully playful, yet at its best capable of impressive gravitas, Gamay is responsible for juicy, berry-packed wines from Beaujolaisand parts of the Loire Valley.

California’s brand new wine appellation, the Lamorinda AVA (American Viticultural Area), is definitely not going to emerge as the next Napa Valley—and that may be its biggest selling point. Encompassing the area between East Bay cities Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, this suburban enclave of wine production is a well-kept local secret, and it seems likely to remain that way. 

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For most people, splurging on a bottle of wine would mean spending fifty, maybe one hundred dollars. However, when it comes to the finest and rarest wines in the world, collectors are willing to pay exponentially higher prices for the opportunity to taste vinous bliss.

With its agreeable climate, frequent sunshine, and diverse terrain, Northern California is not a difficult place to make good wine. However, to make great wine anywhere, a combination of several important elements is necessary.

Have you ever faced (a) being handed the wine list in a restaurant (b) wandering confused in a sea of wine choices in a liquor store (c) having to choose between wines to go with a particular dish (d) all of the above?

Your Pinterest board may be full of colorful culinary inspiration, but on busy weeknights, you may not always have time to prepare an elaborate gourmet meal for yourself from one of Gwyneth Paltrow’s carefully curated recipes. The delicately layered mason jar salads and detoxifying kale smoothies might have to wait until the kids are all safely relocated to college. 

Sometimes I feel like nobody really knows the real “me.” Ever since I moved to Argentina, I’ve been fitting in really well. In fact, I’m probably the most popular guy here. I’m having a great time laying out in the warm sun all day, enjoying the dry heat — I barely even have to worry about fungal disease these days! And at night, when it cools down, I can rest easy knowing that I’m ripening nice and evenly.

Illustrated food and wine pairing cards for an educational wine tasting dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for many things, not least of which, of course, is gratitude. Many of us participate in the tradition of going around the dinner table and sharing what we are thankful for. It goes without saying that here at BAWC, we are thankful for wine! 

The spirits industry has been known for quite some time as a bit of a boys club, but with passion, determination, and vision, many women are now breaking through that cocktail-glass ceiling to achieve unprecedented success.