In the next installment of Kushman by the Bottle, Capital Public Radio’s resident wine expert Rick Kushman talks about the magic of Tuscany and the legend of the black rooster.

Go-to wines for the holidays:

Chardonnay
Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington
Wente, Riva Ranch, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
La Crema, Sonoma Coast
 
Pinot Noir
Parducci Small Lot Blend
A to Z, Oregon
Meiomi, Monterey County, Santa Barbara County, Sonoma County
 
Zinfandel
Boeger Zinfandel, Walker Vineyard, El Dorado County
Rodney Strong, Knotty Pines, Northern Sonoma
Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel

LINKS:

• Bottle Talk With Rick And Paul  on KVON