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Jean-Charles Boisset, President of Boisset Family Estates, grew up in the vineyards and developed a life-long passion for wine – both its production and its enjoyment. ...

In this spirit of the fundamental blending premise, Winemaker Bill Arbios has created this exciting blend of Bordeaux varietals from carefully selected vineyards from the most esteemed corners of Sonoma County. This wine’s blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot contributes to...

Unbaked scones freeze beautifully, making them a great impromptu fresh-from-the-freezer start to a lazy Sunday. Semifreeze them on a baking sheet, and then transfer to gallon-sized resealable freezer bags (label the scone flavor!). When you bake frozen scones, add 4 to 5 minutes to the...

Jennifer Glanville, Brewery Manager and a Brewer at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery in Massachusetts joins us.   Since 2001  Jennifer has brought her passion for brewing traditional and lost beer styles to the Boston Brewery.   ...

A perfect balanced lager beer that goes well with any kind of food, but particularly with spicy food or when you just want to sit down and enjoy a beer with friends. ...

This week I sat down with most influential wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr. of The Wine Advocate and eRobertParker.com to talk all things wine. Mr. Parker grew up in the Baltimore area and is a graduate of the University of Maryland. ...

The 2008 Merlot, like our previous vintages, demonstrates a unique intense varietal personality along with a richness associated with the vintage. The most common flavor characteristics of Merlot, blueberries and black cherries, are stunning with a hint of mint. ...

100% Viognier grapes grown on our estate were used to make this wine full of tropical fruit on the nose as well as on the palate. This wine is often perceived as sweet because of all the fruit characteristics. Serve slightly chilled with crab cakes...

Pale straw color. Fresh, fragrant and mature, brimming with the aroma of Muscat grape, apple, mandarin orange and a pinch of wilted flowers. On the palate it is fruity and dry, with notes of citrus and a gentle finish. ...