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When we moved to California in 1996 my wine knowledge was in its infancy. My enthusiasm was growing but I didn’t know a whole lot. We weren’t in Alameda long before we heard about Rosenblum wines, which were made here in town. I know a good research opportunity when I see one, and wasted no […]

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Balance, Ripeness And Alcohol

The debate surrounding California wine over what constitutes balance, and the roles that alcohol and ripe flavors play, is never going to be resolved. There have always been and always will be proponents of various styles. Here’s a look at a group of winemakers who are trying to stretch the public perception and understanding of […]

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