When I flew earlier this week I was one of the 15 Business Select Passengers on my flight–ooo la la. Getting to be at the front of the boarding line for "cattle-call" air is always nice; I appreciate the opportunity to pop my bag into the overhead bin before the general pushing and shoving begins and of course…
Here are portions from an upcoming article I have written for Edible Sacramento. Look for Port 101: An Everyday Primer in the Winter 2013 edition online and at local distribution points in February. During the months of the year when the Valley fog chills you to your very core, it is not uncommon to hark…
If you drink cheap white wine blends out of the jug or box; you've probably had Chenin Blanc. It has been a classic workhorse blending grape grown throughout the San Joaquin Valley of California for decades. It provides the acidic backbone that blending partners like French Columbard and Chardonnay typically lack. Think 1970s Gallo and Paul…
Class–Happy Hour: Holiday Wines with Susan Brown, CSW Date–Friday, November 15, 6:00-7:15pm Location–Sacramento Natural Food Co-op Learning Center Wine expert Susan Brown leads a guided tasting of some of her favorite wines for the holidays. From Pinot to Sparkling, she takes on that classic conundrum: How do I choose…
Wine Samples Wine reviews/mentions are provided on a regular basis by Susan Brown, CSW. On occasion, guest reviewers conduct tastings and submit their comments. Reviews are seen by visitors to this website; they are also shared to Facebook at Susan Brown Uncorked and Twitter followers @susanbrownsac. All samples are tasted and reviewed or mentioned, often with accompanying photos. Palate’s are personal, and…
Share your thoughts and recommendations on the crown jewel of Portugal. Would love to add them to an upcoming piece on this popular fortified wine. xoSB
Loved this opportunity with the great folks over at News 10.
It happens to all of us wine drinkers; it's the risk we take in our quest to discover that perfect (and reasonably priced) bottle. I'm game to continue my searching. Whether it's a new winemaker or a new varietal, consider a New Year's Resolution to try a unique bottle of wine each month. You never…
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