Zinfandel – a heritage grape worth preserving
The 21st annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco this week, sponsored by the Association of Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (ZAP), highlights why …
A Zinfandel Heritage Vineyard in Coombsville – R.W. Moore Vineyard
Zinfandel has been grown in California since the 1850’s and, unlike many of the early-planted varietals, zinfandel has maintained its popularity to …
Tawny Ports – Mastering the art of blending
It’s said that fruit-driven Vintage Ports reflect the vintage conditions and aged Tawnys reflect the Port House style which is a …
The un-clonable Caldwell of Coombsville
Irreverent, irrepressible and incorrigable – that about sums up John Caldwell and Napa Valley wouldn’t be the same without him. No other …
Persimmon oatmeal walnut spice etc. cookies
What to do when a neighbor leaves a bag of Fuyu persimmons on your porch? When firm, they’re great sliced in salads, …
Wine Muse discovered in Portugal – the tempting images of the House of Ramos Pinto
When I gave winemaker Rui Cunha my card, he laughed and said that I would find the wine muses at Ramos Pinto, …
Napa Valley compleat with Coombsville AVA
The Coombsville AVA became official on December 14, 2011 but the region was always an integral part of high quality Napa Valley …
Virginia wine country is for lovers – and dreamers
[flagallery gid=27 name=”Gallery”] Virginia’s state motto is “Virginia is for lovers” but it could also be said of dreamers because wine lovers …
Visiting the two Mendocinos
If you decide to visit the two Mendocinos, here are my suggestions for getting and staying there, dining and tasting. Anderson Valley …
A tale of two Mendocinos
[flagallery gid=23 name=”Gallery” w=100% h=100 skin=slider_gallery] A wine lover’s tour of Mendocino wine region is usually comprised of a quick drive through …