Come for the Wine

Sparkling wines are not just for holidays and celebrations, they make a fine choice for everyday meals and pair exceptionally well with a va...

 Episode 186 |  Craig Colagrossi, Owner and Winemaker at Colagrossi Wines

Barbera: Prince of Darkness, Goddess of Light—well not exactly, but Barbera is characteristically dark in color and light in taste. It’s a f...

Grenache is a medium bodied red wine with moderate acidity, and bright red fruit and strawberry flavors. The tannin stru...

  Sangiovese derives its name from the Latin  —Sanguis Jovis— meaning “the blood of Jove”. A mainstay of Italy, it’s a medium-bodied dry red...

  Have you noticed everybody is talking about Cabernet Franc lately? It’s no surprise—Cabernet Franc has medium body and...

Barbera is one of Italy’s five most planted grapes and the fifteenth most planted varietal in the world. In California, Barbera is character...

  Probably the most famous of all the varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon is King of the grape world. It grows in practically every wine region and...

  After years of being maligned due to the preferences of a grumpy character in the movie Sideways, Merlot is back. Agai...

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