In this issue

Robert Kamen has a story to tell about how he fell in love with a vineyard over four decades ago. Plus, collectible whiskeys.

Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Is Oregon’s Newest Wine Appellation

Oregon Pinot Noir country has a new appellation. The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) approved the Mount Pisgah American Viticultural Area (AVA) on June 3, and the designation went into effect July 5. The approval brings the total number of wine appellations in the Beaver State to 23.

1 min

Trisha Yearwood

The singer, actor and entrepreneur talks wine, food and more

4 mins

Capturing the Magic of La Mancha

Manchego is undeniably Spain's most famous cheese. Rivaling Dutch Gouda and Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano as a premier international culinary ambassador, Manchego accounts for more than a third of all the cheese produced in Spain.

3 mins

JAMES MOLESWORTH: Keeping an Open Mind on 2020

For Northern California, 2020 was a year that started with a shutdown due to a global pandemic and then saw the growing season come to a halt due to devastating wildfires.

3 mins

MARYANN WOROBIEC: Randall Grahm Goes Doon a New Road

“Can I improve upon the basic randomness of nature itself?”Randall Grahm and I are catching up over lunch in Napa. It’s been ages since I’ve seen the vintner, but he’s still the same old Randall, including the long ponytail, the John Lennon-inspired glasses and the wry smile.

3 mins

SONOMA’S STORYTELLER

ROBERT KAMEN IS ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S MOST PROLIFIC SCREENWRITERS, BUT HIS GREATEST CHALLENGE HAS BEEN A VINEYARD HE FELL IN LOVE WITH FOUR DECADES AGO

10+ mins

KAMEN’S MOON RISES

KAMEN ESTATE AND NEIGHBORS, INCLUDING MONTE ROSSO, ANCHOR SONOMA'S MOON MOUNTAIN AVA

4 mins

THE DIVERSITY OF SPAIN

The country's major wine regions each offer distinct styles and flavors

10+ mins

TASTING REPORT CALIFORNIA RHÔNES

Paso Robles and Santa Barbara take center stage on the Central Coast

4 mins

A BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR ISRAEL

With a new focus on Rhône grapes and white wines, winemakers forge an exciting future for this emerging wine region

10 mins

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