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 …
In Chile, organic wines come naturally
Organic farming isn’t easy or cheap. It’s difficult in humid regions because of the risk of mildew and rot and it’s easier …
Black Sears – Signature zinfandel at the summit of Howell Mountain
As one drives up Howell Mountain from the foggy Napa Valley floor, one quickly appreciates the attributes of cultivating vines on …
The mainstreaming of Biodynamics
It wasn’t too long ago that Biodynamic® was considered fringe but according to the turnout at a recent joint Demeter® USA and University …
Rubicon Estate – on a path of destiny
In naming his first wine Rubicon, Francis Ford Coppola laid down his commitment to quality begun by his predecessors at Inglenook. In the spirit of Gustave Niebaum and John Daniel Jr. before him, and with the tenacity to see his vision come to fruition as some of his greatest films, Francis Ford Coppola creates the next great chapter in the saga of this celebrated estate.
King Estate – culinary and eco-tourism in the greenest city in the U.S.
King Estate, known nationally for its signature white pinot gris wines, is located in Eugene Oregon, a region known for its environmentally …
Durst Organic Growers – bringing organic food to the masses
Knowing where your food comes from has become a familiar directive to anyone paying even the slightest attention to health and lifestyle news. At the Culinary …
Mendocino – the most organic wine region in the U.S.
The Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission calls itself “America’s greenest wine region” with good reason. 28% of its 20,000 acres of vineyard …
Spottswoode Estate Vineyards & Winery – a Napa Valley classic for modern times
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery is located on the original homestead of German immigrant George Schonewald who settled there in 1882 and …
Napa Valley road trip to the coast and Nick’s Cove
One of the luxuries of living in the Bay Area is that within a couple hour’s drive, one can be transported to a …