California Wine
Alan Boehmer
Latest Articles
Italy Invades San Francisco: A Report on the 2005 Cal-Italia Wine and Food Festival
A report on the 2005 Cal-Italia Festival of Wine and Food, offering a view of the state of Italian varietals in California.
King of Wines, Wine of Kings: A Fresh Look at California Nebbiolo
The current state (2005) of Nebbiolo wines in California.
Move Over, Chateau Petrus: California Merlot on the Rise
The current state of California Merlot compared to international competition.
California Pinot Noir Comes of Age; Bad News/ Good News
A discussion of the state of Pinot Noir wines in California in 2005.
The new screw top closures are here. Read our review.
The Maturation of California’s Central Coast Viticultural Region
The state of the Central Coast wine industry in late 2002.
A Tasting of Central Coast Wines
A discussion of the current state of California Central Coast wines with tasting notes.
What’s California’s Next Varietal Craze?
A search for uniquely suited varietals for California.
Pinotage — a Rising Star in California?
A California winery tries its hand with South Africa's indigenous Pinotage varietal.
Is California Losing Its Preeminence?
California wineries look at rising international competition. February wine reviews.