Oakland, California, is undergoing yet another renaissance, with growth and revitalization visible throughout the city. The wine industry did not get left behind. There are now ten tasting rooms along what is called the “Oakland Urban Wine Trail.” Our first visit got off to a great start at Cerruti Cellars.
By the time wine makes it to our table, it is safely ensconced in a bottle or (gasp) a box. In many cases, though, the road to the table goes through an oak barrel. Oak barreling is by far the most popular way to age wine, but did you ever wonder why, or how? Here is what you should know!
As if we haven’t partied hard enough this week celebrating Valentine’s Day and President’s Day, February 18th marks a day incredibly near to the hearts of the entire Wine Tasting Bliss team: International Drink Wine Day. That’s right, today you have another reason to drink wine other than it being a Thursday. Here are some […]
Valentine’s Day means showing your special someone how much you care. For some, that means flowers, or candy, or maybe a cute stuffed animal. Recently for us, Valentine’s Day means a funny card, a nice homemade dinner, and the highlight of the day: a wine club release party at Darcie Kent Vineyards.
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Wine Tasting Bliss. We hope that you and your special someone have a great day together. Let’s all raise a glass to another year of love!
Cheers!
The Cabernet Franc grape is one of the oldest wine grapes, but still something of a newcomer to the California wine scene. A great grape for blends, this is also a grape with enough character to make a great wine all by itself. So what do you know about Cabernet Franc?
Most people love spending an evening enjoying art, or wine, or live music. Combining any two of these activities and you have scored major good-spouse points. Put all three together? That was exactly what happened when we recently visited Pinot’s Palette in Alameda.
The Petit Verdot grape has been around for so long that no one really knows its heritage. It was common in the Bordeaux region long before Cabernet Sauvignon but lacked an effective public relations team to break through to the big time. Through the ages, it has served as a fantastic “bride’s maid” grape to nearly every other varietal. Only a few, brave winemakers attempt a petit verdot solo performance. What makes this grape so challenging?
Few things are as much fun as exploring new wineries! We are putting together another long weekend in Paso Robles, and it is time to select new wineries to explore. The area has over 200 wineries, so choosing ten to visit can be pretty overwhelming. That’s where you come in. What are your favorite wineries in the region? We would love some suggestions!
It is an argument for the ages: which is better, wine or beer? Scholars of every stripe have taken on this weighty question. After exhaustive research, including access to an exclusive Internet tool code-named “Google”, fundamental truths have been identified. Here are three truly profound reasons that wine is better than beer. You’re welcome.
The Livermore wine scene recently welcomed a newcomer to the area, but a newcomer in name only. We had a chance to visit the newest tasting room to the area: Lone Dove Wines. New wines, new label, but a winemaker far from new to us.