Ken's Wine Guide
Winemaker Interview Series Riley Flanagan, Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of Rileys Rows | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on December 7, we had a chance to catch up with Riley Flanagan who is the Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of Riley's Rows. We did several interviews with Riley and her dad Eric through the pandemic. The post Winemaker Interview Series Riley Flanagan, Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and...
Winemaker Interview Series Trevor Durling from Beaulieu Vineyard | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on November 16th, we had a chance to meet Trevor Durling who is the Chief Winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyard (aka BV) and Hewitt. We opened the session learning about Beaulieu Vineyard's long and extensive history. It was founded The post Winemaker Interview Series Trevor Durling from Beaulieu Vineyard first appeared on Ken'...
Winemaker Interview Series Andrew Baldwin from Penfolds Winery | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on September 14th, we had a chance to meet Andrew Baldwin who is one of the many winemakers at Penfolds winery. Andrew has been in the business for 38 years. 33 of those years have been with Penfolds. So, he is quite a veteran and knows all The post Winemaker Interview Series Andrew Baldwin from Penfolds Winery first app...
Winemaker Interview Series McPrice Mac Myers from McPrice Myers Winery | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on August 24th, we had a chance to meet McPrice "Mac" Myers who is the winemaker and founder at McPrice Myers winery. This interview came about after I heard Mac and Billy Grant on Adam Montiels Paso Robles based podcast "Where The post Winemaker Interview Series McPrice Mac Myers from McPrice Myers Winery first appeared...
Winemaker Interview Series Rene Ary from Duckhorn Vineyards | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on August 17th, we had a chance meet Rene Ary who is the winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards. We learned that Rene went to Saint Mary's College and earned a degree in chemistry and art, before entering the wine world. We joked that both those The post Winemaker Interview Series Rene Ary from Duckhorn Vineyards first appeared...
Winemaker Interview Series Joel Peterson from Once & Future Wines | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on August 10th, we had a chance catch up with Joel Peterson who is the winemaker at Once and Future Wines. This is the second year in a row we have had Joel on with the Tasting Panel. This year, we covered 7 of his new-release 2020 vintage wines. The post Winemaker Interview Series Joel Peterson from Once & Future Wines ...
Winemaker Interview Series Rebekah Wineburg from Quintessa & Post & Vine Wineries | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on July 27th, we had a chance to get to know Rebekah Wineburg who is the Winemaker at both Quintessa & Post & Vine. Rebekah's passion for winemaking began when she visited Napa Valley with her parents at just 16. It is fascinating that her visit made The post Winemaker Interview Series Rebekah Wineburg from Quint...
Winemaker Interview Series Phillip Corallo-Titus from Chappellet Winery | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on June 29th, we had a chance to catch-up with Phillip Corallo-Titus who is the winemaker at Chappellet. Phillip has been the winemaker there since 1990. Phillip is also involved with his family winery Titus. He owns that winery with his brother Eric. This was our second The post Winemaker Interview Series Phillip Corall...
Winemaker Interview Series Randy Ullom from Kendall Jackson Winery | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on June 15th, we had a chance to catch-up with Randy Ullom who is the Winemaster for Kendall Jackson. In his Winemaster capacity, Randy oversees the entire Kendall-Jackson portfolio. During the interview we covered four of his new-release Chardonnays. We also talked about how I have been covering Randy's The post Winemake...
Winemaker Interview Series Theresa Heredia from Gary Farrell Wines | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on June 7th, we had a chance to meet with Theresa Heredia who is the winemaker for Gary Farrell Wines. During the interview we covered four of her new-release Chardonnays and five of her new-release Pinot Noirs. We have been covering Theresa's wines for the last few years The post Winemaker Interview Series Theresa Hered...
Winemaker Interview Series Todd Graff from Frank Family Winery | Mark As Read |
During our interview on May 25, we had a chance to meet with Todd Graff who is the winemaker and general manager for Frank Family Vineyards. We had covered Frank Family wines over the years, but really did not know much about Todd or the details behind the winery. It was fun to The post Winemaker Interview Series Todd Graff from Frank Family Wine...
Winemaker Interview Series Christian Tietje from Anarchy Winery | Mark As Read |
During our interview on May 4, we had a chance to catch up with Christian Tietje. I first met Christian many years ago during the early days of the Boston Wine Expo. Christian and Billy Grant were enlightening the world with their Four Vines and Freak Show wines. These days, Christian is the winemaker The post Winemaker Interview Series Christian...
Winemaker Interview Series Janell Dusi of J. Dusi Winery | Mark As Read |
During our interview on April 27th, we had a chance to catch up with Janell after a very long hiatus. I first met Janell many years ago during the early days of the Boston Wine Expo. These days, Janell is the head winemaker and owner Janell Dusi Winery. Janell was born and raised on The post Winemaker Interview Series Janell Dusi of J. Dusi Winer...
Winemaker Interview Series Kristen McMahan of Goldeneye | Mark As Read |
During our interview on April 20th, we learned several thing in speaking with Kristen. The first thing we learned, was that in 2012, Kristen moved to Sonoma County to dedicate herself to wine full time. In addition to joining the winemaking team at Korbel, where she spent six years honing her skills working with The post Winemaker Interview Series...
Winemaker Interview Series Mike Waller of Calera | Mark As Read |
We learned several things in speaking with Mike on March 9th. The first thing we learned, was that Mike has worked alongside legendary vintner Josh Jensen for more than a decade, helping to guide winemaking at Calera. We also learned that while earning his degree in viticulture and enology UC Davis, Mike worked at The post Winemaker Interview Seri...
Winemaker Interview Series Ryan Prichard of Three Sticks | Mark As Read |
On February 16th, Three Sticks winemaker Ryan Prichard, joined the Tasting Panel on Zoom to cover 8 of his new release wines. We learned several thing in speaking with Ryan. But one of the most interesting tidbits was that his passion for wine started with a senior elective wine appreciation class The post Winemaker Interview Series Ryan Prichard...
Check Out Ken On The Radio | Mark As Read |
Ken has been a guest on Connoisseurs Corner with Jordan Rich frequently over the years. This post covers some of the radio spots that played on WBZ this summer. The first segment was on Good Value Wines for this Summer. Then Ken covered the fast growing category of Dry Rose Winners. Listen
Time to Buy Wine Futures: Check Out The 42nd Annual Barrel Tasting Along the Wine Road | Mark As Read |
What are Wine Futures? When you purchase wine before it is bottled, it is referred to as buying wine futures. So before you consider buying a wine future, it would be a very good idea to attend a Barrel Tasting. A Barrel Tasting is just like it soundsyou get to taste unfinished wines,
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Suggestions For New Years Eve | Mark As Read |
As we approach the New Year it is time to make your New Years Eve Champagne and Sparkling Wine purchases. This year we received another great group of options for you to choose from. In this post we will highlight some of our favorites bubble options! I will break the post into three categories.
KWGs 2018 High End Red Winners! | Mark As Read |
On Friday, November 16th the KensWineGuide.com Tasting Panel covered 13 wines ranging from $85 to $245. Below is a video of the Top 9 winning bottles in order from lowest score of 91 to the highest score of 93.2. Below is a list of the Top 9 Winning Wines. 1)
The Practical Party Case Value Wine Recommendations | Mark As Read |
Most readers are looking for a deal or steal. Who wouldn't be? So, years ago, I decided to create a part of the website dedicated to those wines that are inexpensive and over-deliver in terms of value. I decided to call it the "Practical Party Case" in earlier versions of the website. However, since no
Rose Winners to Enjoy This Summer | Mark As Read |
Dry Rose is one of the fastest growing categories in wine. Although still minuscule is terms of overall sales, it is one of the most interesting subjects in the wine world these days. So why is it so popular? One reason is its price point. In most cases, you can get a very good premium
Tasting Panel Covers Zinfandels Before ZAP Experience | Mark As Read |
The KensWineGuide.com Tasting Panel is a big fan of Zinfandel. We decided to do an impromptu ZAP tasting in December before our regular winter Zinfandel blind tasting in February. So you might ask, what is ZAP? ZAP stands for the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers. It is a membership based organization that advances knowledge
Learn the Basics of Wine with Wine 1 2 3 | Mark As Read |
By Julia Hoggins If you're looking for something to read about wine in a short period of time, I would highly recommend Monika Elling's Wine 123. Whether youre just starting to like wine or are an experienced taster, this book offers a brief insight on the basics of understanding how to choose
Learn the Basics of Wine with Wine 1, 2, 3 | Mark As Read |
If you're looking for something to read about wine in a short period of time, I would highly recommend Monika Elling's Wine 123. Whether you're just starting to like wine or are an experienced taster, this book offers a brief insight on the basics of understanding how to choose and differentiate wines. It
New Year’s Eve Champagne And Sparkling Wine Winners | Mark As Read |
With New Year's Eve just around the corner, I thought I would give you several terrific Champagne and Sparkling Wine options that we found this fall that will make your celebration extra special. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. I also think most of these are readily available and can be
Ken's Wine Guide Wine Gift Idea's | Mark As Read |
The holidays are upon us and I frequently get asked for gift ideas for wine lovers. So we will start with sixAs very good stocking stuffer ideas that I personally love. Better yet, none of these will break the bank. They will all be well received and very appreciated! We will start with the Barvino
KWG’s 2017 High End Red Winners! | Mark As Read |
On Friday, November 17th the KensWineGuide.com Tasting Panel covered 14 wines ranging from $75 to $200. Below is a video of the Top 10 winning bottles in order from lowest score of 91 to the highest score of 95. Below is a list of the Top 10 Winning Wines. 1) Krupp Brothers 2014 Cabernet
The Other Side of Riesling | Mark As Read |
Riesling in general gets a bad rap. It is a noble grape and can be made in almost every style. Most folks know it as a sweet wine grape. While it truly does make great sweet wine, this post is about the other side. It also can be made "Dry" or "Trocken" as they
Lovely Wines of the Livermore Valley | Mark As Read |
With over 50 wineries in the region (and growing) the Livermore Valley offers a rich history in the wine industry dating back to the time of Spanish missionaries in the 1800s. Situated in the San Francisco appellation, the valley is home to legendary Wente Vineyards, noted for putting California wines on the map, as well
Sonoma In The Summer | Mark As Read |
The Olive Press ” Sonoma, CA Nestled in Sonoma County at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, The Olive Press boasts the accolade of being the most highly awarded olive oil producer in the nation. With their Oil & Balsamic of the Month specials, buyers can find delicious concoctions such as their Lime Olive Oil
Napa Valley – The Wine Wonderland | Mark As Read |
Something new is always happening in the Napa Valley. With wonderful wines, top-notch cuisine, and picturesque scenery, fulfill your greatest wine dreams in this vibrant wonderland. We have found the top-rated destinations in this popular, must-visit valley. Relax with ease knowing these picks will go above and beyond to satisfy your palate and giv...
Spring into the Livermore Valley! | Mark As Read |
Spring into the great weather and use those extra hours of sunlight to plan a trip to the serene Livermore Valley! We are helping you make the most of the warmer days by finding you the best local venues and events the Livermore Valley has to offer during the month of March. Spend the weekend
Sonoma Valley Is An Ideal Place To Say I Love You | Mark As Read |
February is a month of love and romance and there's no better way to observe it than by taking a romantic trip to wine country. As Sonoma Valley is a mecca for the senses and a pastoral slice of paradise just 45 miles north of San Francisco. Offering a historic legacy and a leadership role
One Last Wine Country Memory for 2016 | Mark As Read |
As 2016 comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the year and the memories created. But that doesn't mean there aren't more memories to be made! Before you close the book on 2016, let this list be your inspiration to create one last wine country memory”one to last a lifetime! Or just an
Kick Off Your Holiday Season Right! | Mark As Read |
The Holiday Season is a great time to relax and explore new wineries across the US. After a fantastic and exciting harvest season, the holiday festivities are ready to begin! There are endless events and locations to explore. This list is the perfect guide to wine country events, tastings and places to stay to get
Who is the Tasting Panel? | Mark As Read |
Other than Ken, who is on the Tasting Panel and what is their background? This is a question that has come up a few times recently, so I thought I would write about them in this long overdue post and introduce them. As a little background, the Tasting Panel is made up
Who Is the Ken’s Wine Guide Tasting Panel? | Mark As Read |
Other than Ken, who is on the Tasting Panel, and what are the panelists' backgrounds? This is a question that has come up a few times recently, so I thought I would introduce and write about the panelists in this long-overdue post. As a little background, the Tasting Panel is made up
Optimal Serving Temperatures for Wine | Mark As Read |
There is nothing worse – in wine terms – than being offered a glass of incredible red wine only to swirl, sniff, sip, and realize it's warm. It happens all the time in restaurants when wine is kept out on the bar, or poured into glassware that just came out of a dishwasher. The wine
Harvest Season is Here! | Mark As Read |
Wine country is bustling this time of year! Harvest season is in full swing and while that means a lot of work for the winemakers”it translates into a lot of fun for wine enthusiasts! From exclusive tastings and winemaker dinners to harvest festivals and so much more, harvest season truly is the ultimate time to
Fall is Full of Excitement! | Mark As Read |
As Summer is coming to a close, it's time to start planning for the Fall! For these wine country destinations, Fall is full of excitement as they prepare for the harvest of 2016. Come explore these rustic, unique, and beautiful destinations for any holiday, or even just a weekend getaway. See what they have to
A Brief Visit To Long Island Wine Country | Mark As Read |
Back on July 30th, I had the opportunity to visit three wineries on Long Island before attending a family 50th birthday bash that evening. Getting back to the island was a treat and I wish I had a whole weekend instead of just 3 hours to cover some wines. There are fifty sixAs wineries to choose
Dry Rose Is Making A Splash This Summer | Mark As Read |
With summer in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to provide a comprehensive list of recommended dry Rose. Dry Rose is one of, if not the fastest growing category in wine. Theresa is quickly starting to appreciate this category and she is becoming a big fan as well. Below is a
Summer Wine Destinations | Mark As Read |
As you kick-off the summer season, it’s time for a refreshing getaway. The weather is heating up as the sun comes out to play, and what better way to beat the heat than a rejuvenating wine country getaway? Summer’s wine county itinerary presents us with spectacular wineries and regions across the country. Full of breathtaking
Magnificent May Wine Destinations | Mark As Read |
As May rolls around, we begin to look forward to summer and the warm weather and adventures that await. It's time to take advantage of that nice weather and plan those summer wine country getaways you've been waiting for! Our latest list of great wine destinations offers top-notch wineries, touring services, and hotels to aid
April’s All About Wine | Mark As Read |
It's April and no joke, we're back with more wine country experiences for you this month. It seems like April has a bad reputation for bringing "showers" and taxes, but there is actually a lot to celebrate! Break out your best suit for National Tweed Day (April 3), take a stroll around a winery on
Spring into Wine Country | Mark As Read |
We hope everyone is ready to leave winter behind and leap into spring as there is a lot to celebrate! With March Madness, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and much more, March offers a little something for everyone. Just as spring is all about new life and new growth, we’ve got 10 new wine country locales
So Many Ways to Love Winter | Mark As Read |
We hope you have had a great start to the New Year. Are you sticking to your New Year's resolutions? We are keeping up on our resolution to bring you even more incredible wine country locales. After the holidays it seems like everyone begins to look forward to Spring, but we are bringing you 10
10 Award Winning Wine Destinations | Mark As Read |
When looking back on 2015 it is clear we have shared some great wineries offering unique flavors, sought after views, and incredible architecture. We hope that you were able to enjoy some of these great venues and the many high-quality products they offer. The new year presents a great opportunity to step into a world
Our Top New Year?s Eve Sparkling Wine and Champagne Recommendations | Mark As Read |
As we approach New Year's Eve we always like to share our favorite Sparkling Wines and Champagnes that we discovered this fall. Below is a list of the winners that Nicolay (Chief Bubblehead), our Tasting Panel, and I found this fall. That said, we will start with my two favorite sparklers that I came across.
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