The lawn is mowed, the garden is tilled, the lounge chairs are out, and a whole new menu of warm weather wine awaits. Now that I am leaning towards crisp whites and refreshing rosés, I am almost sad ...

The other day, some friends were discussing Little Bigs and its wine selection. They were impressed that you could get not only wine, but good wine, at a burger joint. The conversation was inspiring — ...

What pairs with the coldest month of the year? How about one of the hottest wines: petite sirah? No, petite sirah isn’t the next pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon and is not destined, for the immediate ...

This is mighty young stuff, but it's just in time for summer's best steaks. McManis Family Vineyards' petite sirah is a strapping friendly farm kid from big acreage in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Wines at the high end are always facing off. Classified Bordeaux and cult cabernet vie for just one extra point to jump from 93 to 94 in Spectator or Enthusiast They try to net the biggest take in the ...

With the change of seasons, dining fare turns to stews, pot roasts and other fall favorites. Such hearty food deserves a hearty wine, and there's none huskier than petite sirah. From the moment the ...

While it has not been as cold as usual, we are in the coldest part of the winter. And when the bitter cold hits, you want to reach for big wines. Few are bigger than petite sirah. Related to syrah but ...

What pairs with the coldest month of the year? How about one of the hottest wines: petite sirah? No, petite sirah isn’t the next pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon and is not destined, for the immediate ...

The 2007 McManis Petite Sirah (San Joaquin Valley, Calif., $10) is a very good value. The nose is jammy with dark fruits and berries. The taste is chocolate and jelly-thick fruit and hints of cinnamon ...