Folks, I have lots of articles on the horizon, including wine tasting notes from three different Spring Mountain wineries.

Beyond all of the catching up I need to do locally, I'll also be heading down the coast this week to taste the wines of the Santa Ynez Valley. A full report will follow.

Last but not least, I'll be delving into my collection of vintage New Orleans cookbooks to uncover the secret to great red beans and rice. Do stay tuned.

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Tasting Notes: Watts Winery, Lodi (via Lockeford)

My favorite summer Zinfandel of the moment is by Watts Winery in Lodi, which may be the best Zin you’ve never had. I will admit that people who know my background — and that I’m a native of Lodi — may suspect that I’m being just a tad too supportive of the hometown juice. Personal [...]