WineDiva on April 2nd, 2010

Gallo Wine E. & J. Gallo is the largest winemaker in the world. Since 1964, we’ve known Gallo for it’s top selling ‘jug wine’ – Hearty Burgundy. According to Gallo spokeswoman, Kristina Kelly, “The wine was a favorite of winery founders Ernest and Julio Gallo because it was the kind of hearty red wine they [...]

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WineDiva on August 11th, 2009

Vineyard Near Glen Ellen Brings in Season’s First Pinot Noir By Kevin McCallum – Press Democrat GLEN ELLEN — Kicking off the annual North Coast grape harvest, a dozen workers plunged into a dark Sonoma Valley vineyard before dawn Monday and emerged with a surprising find — a far larger than expected crop. If the [...]

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WineDiva on July 17th, 2009

Fritz Winery 2005 Zinfandel, Estate, Dry Creek Valley The Dry Creek area of Sonoma produces some of the best California Zins you can find. Because the weather is more temperate, you don’t get the fruit bombs like the warmer climates of Paso Robles and Lodi produce. The Fritz Zinfandel has bright color with aromas of [...]

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