California Common beer originated in the late 1800's in California where lager beer was fermented in shallow fermenters under poor refrigeration. Over time the lager yeast strains were developed that could handle the higher temperatures and produced a unique style of beer now called California Common...
Prior to Prohibition, Riesling was the most widely planted grape in Napa Valley. This popular variety is known for its floral aromas, mineral notes and flavors of apples, pear and hints of tropical fruit. It’s also versatile; Riesling can go from dry to sweet, spicy to honey-like. ...
(I know, because I had her necropsied by a veterinary pathologist. I didn’t think a 3-year-old chicken should have died. Turns out that it is common for chickens to get cancer after the age of two.) Total egg production in 2015, with four chickens for the first half of the year...
Due to limited production and land holdings, the imperfections of vintage variations are common in grower Champagne. The bottles can be quite charming, if not transcendent, in great years. What’s revealed in the glass is always surprising—one can taste the vintage, the terroir. Low to zero...
Countysteps up the quality with savory, strong flavors. Sharing a common savory quality, the1978 Boeger Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado Countyhas a clear, blue fruited vein. While not mind-blowing, these bottles were in fine shape with the vintage dated ones exhibiting a common ...
What’s not fun is the telltale pimples on your cheeks and chin caused by all that mask wearing. Mask induced breakouts have become a fairly common phenomenon, cleverly named “maskne”. In addition to blemishes, you may also experience redness and irritation after a day of mask wearing. I...
2000 Domaine du Clos du Caillou Chateauneuf du Pape.Parker 91. Slightly more open and supple (which is common when you compare the same wine from these two vintages), the 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape is another mature, balanced and classic Chateauneuf that’s drinking at point. Exhibiting plenty ...
2. Mind the moisture. If the space is too humid, the labels can mildew. Too dry? Air space in the bottles (called “ullage”) will increase too fast over time. 3. Go dark. Light can penetrate clear glass wine bottles and affect the wine. ...
Herbal, floral or mineral details are common, while subtle oak influences can suggest spice and tea notes. Because Sauvignon Blanc grows relatively effortlessly and vigorously in many spots around the state, the wine can be easy to make. The grapes are picked early, and can be pressed, ...
(1991), “Redox-modulation of chloroplast enzymes. A common principle for individual control”, Plant Physiol. 96:1-3). Several studies have shown that plants also contain a system, analogous to the one established for animals and most microorganisms, in which thioredoxin (h-type) is reduced ...