Postcard from the Alto Adige
No, I’m not in Hawaii, this is San Giuseppe al Lago in the southern Alto Adige. The Bassa Atesina is the largest …
Trentino Alto Adige – Italy’s northernmost wine region
The Trentino Alto Adige covers 13,500 hectares, 11,100 of which are controlled quality (DOC) wines. On the way north from Verona to …
The wines of the Veneto in Northern Italy
Verona 77 degrees, Napa, California 78 degrees forecast. I love travelling to Europe in the spring, volcanos notwithstanding. The weather is glorious …
Chappellet Winery – the summit of Pritchard Hill
In name and in place, the Chappellets own the real Pritchard Hill. Charles Pritchard was a real man who in the 1870’s …
Celebration of life at Ceja Vineyards in Carneros
Arriving at Ceja Vineyards on a cool spring morning, one is struck by the impeccable landscaping – just one of many signs …
Downtown Napa’s latest restaurant Oenotri is the essence of Southern Italian cuisine
[flagallery gid=11 name=”Gallery”] Oenotri, Downtown Napa’s latest restaurant, combines the essence of Southern Italian simplicity with the purity of local ingredients. On …
Wine country hikes at Kunde Estate in Sonoma Valley, where dogs rule
This is not a wimpy, token ‘hike’, this is serious, get out in the fresh air, earn that gourmet dinner type of …
Stags Leap District – one of Napa Valley’s legendary appelations
With its long history, distinctive terroir, leadership, and international recognition for quality, Stags Leap District is one of Napa Valley’s premier appellations. …
The wines of New Zealand
Nautilus pinot gris from Marlborough New Zealand is a new World wine region with a cool climate. There are over 77,000 acres of …