Articles written by Alan Boehmer
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Zinfandel—America's Favorite Variety?
The evolution of Zinfandel styles over the past half century
Apr 21, 2012
- Alan Boehmer
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California's Other Napa Valley
A coming-of-age for Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley.
Mar 5, 2012
- Alan Boehmer
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The State of Zinfandel 2012
Current trends in California Zinfandel production are presented by the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP).
Feb 14, 2012
- Alan Boehmer
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The Best Wines of 2011
Which regions are making the best wine in the international arena?
Feb 1, 2012
- Alan Boehmer
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The Role of the Sommelier
What are the advantages of consulting with a sommelier when ordering wine in a restaurant?
Jan 25, 2012
- Alan Boehmer
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The California Garagiste Movement
A new approach to making and marketing fine wine offered its first public presentation in November 2011.
Dec 21, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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A Winter Wine Experience in Southern California
The organizers of the California Wine Festival are presenting a luxury wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara.
Nov 29, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Hydroponics—the Future of Viticulture?
Will future winegrapes be grown without soil and climate influence?
Nov 16, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Santa Margarita—a Unique Paso Robles Sub-Appellation
The Paso Robles AVA is poised to subdivide into six regions. Santa Margarita may be the most unusual one.
Oct 29, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Winegrape Pedigrees
Some winegrape varieties are older and tastier than others.
Sep 3, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Solis Winery—a Review of Three Current Wines
Can good wine come from the world's garlic capital?
Aug 10, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The 2011 California Wine Festival
A three-day celebration of wine and food held each July in Santa Barbara, California.
Aug 3, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Wine Tasting and Blood Alcohol Levels
How quickly do blood alcohol levels rise when you attend wine-tasting events? The answer might surprise you.
Jul 16, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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DeNovo Wines—a New Direction in Wine Styling
With thousands of wineries offering their versions of standard varieties, can there be anything new in wine styling?
Jun 30, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Wine—What You Get for your Money
How do pricier wines compare to less expensive wines? Are they that much tastier?
Jun 25, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The Rise of Spanish Varieties in the New World
The U. S. may be poised for another chapter in the evolution of suitable varieties from Spain and Portugal.
Jun 15, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The Evolution of Paso Robles
America's fastest growing wine region comes of age as its winemakers continue to refine their search for ideal varieties.
May 25, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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An Ultimate Father's Day Wine
A unique choice to give Dad for his special day.
May 18, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Argentina—a Rising Star in the Wine World
For decades Argentina has been a backwater. No longer.
May 3, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Drinking Aged Pinot Noir
Do older New World Pinot Noirs compare with French Burgundy?
Apr 16, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Eye-tracking Technology Hits Supermarket Wine Displays
While you gaze at wine labels, the wine may be looking back at you.
Apr 6, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Carignan—a New Superstar?
Tired of the old standbys? Carignan is a rising star, both in France and California.
Mar 31, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Riesling—the World's Most Versatile Wine
Riesling works over a larger spectrum of foods than any other variety.
Mar 27, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The Art of Wine
The evolution of wine tasting and the place of wine in the 21st century.
Mar 23, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Interactive Winery Maps
High tech smart phones are changing the way we learn about wine and wineries.
Mar 10, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Wine Glass Competition
The best affordable wine glasses are revealed.
Feb 28, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The Mystique of Bordeaux
Are the long-standing traditions of classic Bordeaux wine changing with the times?
Feb 27, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The Rise and Fall of Merlot
American tastes are changing. Again.
Feb 16, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Current Trends in California Zinfandel 2011
California's signature variety continues to evolve.
Jan 31, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The 2008 Bordeaux Vintage
The underrated 2008 vintage hits the market with affordable prices.
Jan 22, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Seismic Wine
The historic Lodi AVA enjoys the benefits of Sierra Nevada runoff, San Francisco Bay marine influence and...earthquakes?
Jan 8, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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The Life Profile of Wine
Like every living thing, wine has a maturation profile from the freshness of youth to the decline of old age.
Jan 3, 2011
- Alan Boehmer
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Designer Wines
The old paradigm of 100% varietal wines and standard blends is giving way to designer wines with proprietary names.
Dec 28, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Wine Advice on TV
Why don't cooking shows ever tell you specifics when it comes to wine?
Dec 25, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The New Oak
Oak treatment goes high-tech to save time and money.
Dec 22, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Magic of Napa Valley
If there's an Eden among wine terroirs, could this be it?
Dec 18, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Fine Wines of Hungary
Hungarian wine is coming of age after a long period of Soviet emasculation.
Nov 28, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Beaujolais—France's Most Versatile Red Wine
A familiar name for a relatively unfamiliar and under-appreciated wine.
Nov 18, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Harvest Realities
How variable are winegrape harvests in the western U.S. and what is their effect on wine quality and price?
Nov 9, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Viognier—Yesterday and Today
Viognier is becoming popular worldwide, but how does it compare to its original French model?
Oct 18, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Making of Modern Wine
Modern winemaking bears little resemblance to the methods of the past.
Oct 6, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Charm of Vermouth
Does Vermouth have a life beyond cocktails?
Sep 22, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Best Wines of 2010
A review of the Double Gold Medal winners of the San Francisco Chronicle's International Wine Competition of 2010.
Sep 15, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Current Trends in California Wine—2010
Are the tried-and-true varieties still holding? What's on the decline? What's on the ascendancy?
Aug 28, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Legacy of Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir enjoys the most distinguished history of all extant winegrape varieties.
Aug 14, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Ascendency of Spanish Wines
Current trends are making Spanish wine competitive with the world's best.
Aug 9, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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The Carignan Revolution
Will this little-known blending grape become an important single-variety wine in the years ahead?
Jul 31, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Wine and Sulfites
All wines contain them, but are they really bad for you?
Jul 30, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Inside the Wine Ratings - Understanding How Wine is Rated
Can you really trust published wine ratings? What are the factors that influence those numbers?
Jul 25, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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Aging Zinfandel
What is the optimum length of time to hold a Zinfandel in order to experience it at its best?
Jul 10, 2010
- Alan Boehmer
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