Rethinking Riesling This German wine deserves another taste Posted on June 12, 2017 If there’s one response serious drinkers of Riesling wish would go away, it’s, “I don’t like Rieslings — they’re all too sweet!” I once mistakenly thought that as well. Following a recent investigation, I learned this German wine varietal deserves more respect.…
Craftwork Urban winery LJ Crafted Wines in La Jolla tastefully delivers Posted on May 17, 2017 Urban wineries are a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there’s scant information about where the grapes are sourced, or it’s unclear how much the owner really knows about winemaking. Many times it just seems like a pet project. Thankfully,…
Back to Botanicals Delicious drinks featuring nature’s bounty Posted on March 30, 2017 Spring has sprung following an especially rainy winter, which means San Diego is freshly green and brightly blooming. When raising a glass to sunnier days, consider choosing a cocktail that tastes like it was plucked straight from the garden. Carlsbad, with its…
The Natural Demystifying natural, organic, and biodynamic wines Posted on March 7, 2017 Serious wine lovers, both self-styled and professional, frequently hear the terms “natural,” “biodynamic,” and “organic” used to describe wine. Even casual wine drinkers have seen them appear on wine lists. What do the terms actually mean and, most importantly, is the wine…