Archive for June, 2014

The Cider Brothers from Lodi

Freshly fermented apple juice has characteristics similar to wine – tannins, acids, flavors, aroma and body, according to cider experts Michael and Paul Scotto, also known as the Cider Brothers. The Scottos, 5th generation vintners from Lodi, California, know a thing or two about wine and and wanted to dip their toes into the rapidly […]

Spicy Catalan Reds for Dad’s Day

Cellar Vall Llach, Priorat, Spain Famous Catalan singer Lluis Llach and his friend Enric Costa founded their winery in 1992 in Porrera, part of the prestigious Priorat appellation just south of Barcelona, Spain. Llicorella Soil Slate hillsides here, some with a special “tiger stripe”, or “llicorella” soil, produce gorgeous wines from 60-90 year old vine […]