In 2000, the popular and widely read “Tastings” wine columnists for the Wall Street Journal, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, invented “Open That Bottle Night.” 10 years later the need or desire for such a push still stands strong.

I've heard of events like this before and ran across it again today in an email from Colorado's Carlson Vineyards.

Many people have wine that they are saving for a special occasion - that never seems to come. Or a bottle…

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Guadalupe Vineyards is happy to announce that its 2008 Riesling won a Silver medal and its 2008 Gewurztraminer won a Bonze medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Though we are located in the northwestern part of New Mexico, we are proud to part of the Rocky Mountain region that is now producing premium wines.

On my recent trip to California, my established thoughts on small wineries were once again solidified in my mind. The resounding feelings I have had about Colorado winemakers, still rang true in the heart of Healdsburg. The founding principles of these are strong and fresh. The resounding mantra is "first care for the land." The key is simplicity of their sustainable practices, while still watching for new innovations, and still finding the best way… Continue

For all you tree huggers, I have got a great Organic wine and under $10 smackers. A spanish red called: Luzon Verde 2005. A very big, jammy spanish wine, sure to please. Keep at home for the everyday 5:00 wind down, great by itself, or pair up with dinner, can stand up to the heaviest dishes. Great hostess gift too, Can't go wrong for the price. Love it!!

winemaker's notes:

Estate bottled. This wine is produced under organic regulations established under U.S.A guidelines with grapes… Continue