AltWeeklies Wire
You Don't Have to Be an Imaginary Porn Star to Enjoy a Good Carmenerenew
The Carmenere is a fruit. And a darn fine one it is, too, by golly.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
03-04-2009 |
Food+Drink
What's Wrong with White Wine?new
I'm one of the very few I know who's highly partial to white wines, and I've always taken a share of grief for it.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
09-24-2008 |
Food+Drink
Tags: wine, white wine
So How Does Beringer Vineyards Get Away With Calling Its 2005 Merlot a Merlot?new
After all, this one is ripe like a Chardonnay, fruity like a Riesling and tart like the strongest Colombian pipe tobacco.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
08-13-2008 |
Food+Drink
Wine Pairing with Peanut Butternew
These days, those funmeisters over at the winery are putting their fare up against any cultural staple that seems remotely like a good fit, everything from popcorn to animal crackers.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
07-02-2008 |
Food+Drink
Grapes Grow in Anchorage?new
Denali Winery holds its own and then some in the "different" department: the cold-weather fruits and wildberries it uses are hardier and more persistent in their fight for survival, and the taste and finish of any of its Merlots reflect that.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
04-30-2008 |
Food+Drink
Making Wine Out of Wormsnew
Ray Reigstad makes his wine from worms -- more specifically, army worms, maybe better known to y'all as forest tent caterpillars. He considers this a white wine and makes it at a place he calls the RNR Estate Winery, but he can't legally sell his beverage.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
04-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
Wine Stoppers for Allnew
Unlike cork, the stopper is reusable and utterly washable, virtually eliminating the chance for any nasties to screw up your stock before the big party.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
12-26-2007 |
Food+Drink
By the Glassnew
Wine stemware makes a darn fine gift.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
12-19-2007 |
Food+Drink
The Rightful Queen of Sparkling Winesnew
As sparkling wines go, Spumante sports an ideal blend of the familiar festive fizz and the fragrant bouquets that make it so popular.
San Diego CityBeat |
Martin Jones Westlin |
12-05-2007 |
Food+Drink
