Given the real estate prices in the chic Los Angeles district of Bel Air, it’s hard to believe 3.6 hectares of terraced vineyards exist amid the mansions and swimming pools. But that’s where Moraga Estate, one of the best producers of red in California, lies. The wine is a classic...

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‘Tis the season and here are suggestions for wines and wine-related items to delight family, friends and yourself. Suggestions range from bargains to once-in-a-lifetime wines and include a vertical tasting of different vintages of the same wine. Moraga 2016 Sauvignon Blanc “Bel Air” ($115): This unique, excellently crafted Sauvignon Blanc...

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Ernest Hemingway Quote: “Live the full life of the mind, exhilarated by new ideas, intoxicated by the Romance of the unusual.” The unusual can be of great interest, especially in a sea of conformity. Today's review revolves around a winery in Bel Air, yes, that Bel Air of Fresh Prince...

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