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Finger Lakes RieslingsMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:52PMNew York's Finger Lakes wine region sees Riesling as the white grape with which it will have the greatest success. Peter F May visited the region and tasted them.

There’s no mystery about Kestrel VintnersWednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:23AMA winery that should not be overlooked in the Yakima Valley wine capital of Prosser is Kestrel Vintners.

More than 'Lady in Red' from Prosser's Kestrel VintnersTuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:03PMA winery that should not be overlooked in the Yakima Valley wine capital of Prosser, Wash., is Kestr

Apothic Red BlendMonday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:43AMWhy are we fixated on single varietal wines, ponders Peter F May and he samples Apothic Red, a new California blend.

Local food happeningsWednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:03AMNews on wine and beer tastings, cooking classes, festivals and more.

Stop Wine Spills with Wine DiaperMonday, June 28, 2010 @ 1:33PMWith current air security arrangements we cannot carry liquids in our hand baggage yet fear bottles packed in our baggage may break or leak and wine will flood our bag. Is The Wine Diaper the solution? Peter F May investigates.

YellowTail and Social MediaMonday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:17PMYellow Tail's new wine used social media to choose its name and for marketing. But what's in it for us?

Paso Robles offers world-class wines without the attitudeMonday, June 14, 2010 @ 9:46AMThe California viticultural area's offerings are drawing raves from critics.

BordeauxMonday, May 24, 2010 @ 12:58PMBordeaux wine region is the largest fine wine region in the world producing some of the most desirable collectable expensive wines at the same time as countless good drinking and reasonably priced quaffers. Peter F May considers Bordeaux.