A softer and lighter Bordeaux-style wine from South West France – Fronton
Not your “everyday” wine With the proliferation of value wines from around the globe, it’s challenging to find one that is not …
Building life’s bridges through wine – Project Zin
Food and wine charities are not new. Professionals in the hospitality industry who participate in these events are by nature, generous people, …
Kenzo Estate: Napa Valley luxury wine through a lens of Japanese culture
Kenzo Tsujimoto, Chairman of publicly held Capcom Co., Ltd., is the owner of Kenzo Estate, a 15,000 case production winery in the …
A founding father’s other favorite French wine for July 4th
Thomas Jefferson was the first distinguished American connoisseur of wine. He travelled widely throughout Europe, tasting and collecting wines, and became particularly …
The case for luxury malbec from Argentina
Americans love malbec from Argentina. It is consistently good, fruit-driven and best of all, a great value at $10-15/bottle. Argentine exports of …
Downtown Napa wine tasting in style
For those of you touring Napa Valley wine country, it’s sometimes nice to spend one day in one place, without a car, …
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 …
Trivium – the essence of Napa Valley in a bottle
Beyond the cult cabs and posh brands, sometimes one comes across a cabernet sauvignon wine that is a reflection of what the …
Jonathan Maltus of St.-Emilion Grand Cru Le Dome releases long-awaited Napa Valley wines
Jonathan Maltus, producer of cult St.-Emilion Grand Cru Le Dome, released his inaugural 2008 Napa Valley wines last week under the brand …
Acclaimed winemaker Stephane Derenoncourt to release 2007 Napa Valley wines for a cause
Stephane Derenoncourt, deemed the “world’s hottest winemaker” by Wine Spectator last November, will release his 2007 Derenoncourt California wines at a dinner …
Beyond BBQ – zinspired pairings of zinfandel wine and food
Zinfandel, like most reds, goes great with BBQ and there was plenty of that at the Good Eats & Zinfandel pairing at …
Working successfully with nature at Spring Mountain Vineyard is an inspiration to all
One doesn’t need to drive far up Spring Mountain from Main Street Saint Helena before they reach a hidden property with beautiful …
A life-long passion for zinfandel at Robert Biale Vineyards in Napa Valley
In a valley dominated by cabernet sauvignon vines, Robert Biale Vineyards is committed to zinfandel. Zinfandel has been a way of life …
Zinfandel – California’s heritage grape celebrated at 20th anniversary of ZAP
There are few grapes around the world that can be said to be a country’s ‘signature’ grape – those grapes that do …
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 …