The Taste of Rutherford Dust Found
I’ve written about Napa Valley’s earliest vineyards from St. Helena to Howell Mountain and Stags Leap, but no region’s vintners have had …
The Essence of Quinta do Noval
I was happy to see Christian Seeley, Managing Director of Quinta do Noval, at the 2011 Vintage Port tasting last month in …
2011 Vintage Ports of The Fladgate Partnership and Quinta do Noval
I really looked forward to the 2011 Vintage Port tasting at the W Hotel in San Francisco last week presented by Quinta …
Port’s Competitive Advantage? No Competition at All
How does Port stay relevant in the largest, most competitive wine market in the world? Don’t change a thing. We’re spoiled here …
Rise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Empires come and go, but the Austro-Hungarian Empire has re-emerged in the U.S.. Austrian wines have always been a somm favorite here …
The Clones of Carneros
A couple years ago at the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival technical conference, winemaker Greg La Follette spoke about Pinot Noir lovers. …
The Appealing 2011 White Burgundies for the Modern Drinker
I looked forward to trying the 2011 vintage white Burgundies at a recent Frederick Wildman tasting in San Francisco. The vintage ended …
You know you’re a Zin Head …
Still basking in the glow of the 22nd annual ZAP Zinfandel Festival at the Concourse in San Francisco, I realize I’m a …
Best food and Zinfandel pairings at Epicuria might surprise you
One of my favorite events at the annual 4-day ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) Zinfandel Fest in the city is Epicuria, an …
Why buy Chablis now
I had the opportunity recently to select the Chablis wines for a series of media events here in San Francisco and the …