Michael Wangbickler on February 20th, 2011

On Friday, February 18th, my wife and I attended the 5th annual Dark and Delicious Wine & Food event at Rock Wall Wine Company in Alameda, California. Hosted by the Petite Sirah advocacy group, P.S. I Love You, and organized by the lovely Jo Diaz, the event was a dream for every lover of Durif [...]

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Michael Wangbickler on December 10th, 2010

Reprinted from the St. Helena Star: The winegrape Durif is an interesting specimen. It is a red variety that usually produces tannic wines of deep color, with a spicy-plummy flavor profile. The grape is a cross between Syrah and Peloursin, and originated from the Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. It is primarily grown in California, [...]

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