Category: Activities & Events
WBW6 Has Been Announced: South African Reds
The sixth incarnation of Wine Blogging Wednesday has been announced for the date of February 16th. Each month, of course,
A Menu For Hope: Rihaku Shuzo “Dreamy Clouds” Sake
Communities all over the world have come together in support of tsunami victims, their families, and their countries. I am
California’s Best Zinfandels: A Report From The ZAP 2005 Tasting
Yesterday in San Francisco, thousands of wine drinkers converged on the Fort Mason pavilions in celebration of Zinfandel. Hosted by
WBW5 Wrap Up Has Been Posted
Chez Pim has posted the wrap up to this month’s global virtual tasting event: Wine Blogging Wednesday. The theme was
Bordeaux 2002 Vintage: A Report From The Union Des Grand Cru De Bordeaux
In addition to having the society connections of old family history, the Grand Cru producers of Bordeaux have an association
2002 Big Ass Cab, Napa
It’s Wine Blogging Wednesday again, and this month’s theme is Wacky Wine Names, hosted and invented by Chez Pim. I
Current Releases Down Under: A Report from Australian Harvest Day 2005
Australia has recently overtaken all other sources as the location from which America imports the most wine. The success of
SPECIAL: Vinography and Manresa Present The Story Wine Dinner
Vinography, in conjunction with Manresa Restaurant, is proud to announce The Story Wine Dinner, on Thursday, February 24, 2005. OFFICIAL
Australia Day Harvest Festival and Wine Tasting, January 20th
This is a new one for me. Never been and never heard of it before, but it seems to be
ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) Wine Events: January 23-26
Perhaps the primary reason that California wine lovers look forward to January is the annual ZAP weekend. ZAP, which stands
Masters of Food and Wine, February 17-20, Carmel
I normally like to post info about events within most folks’ attention spans — that is about 2 to 3
Dine About Town Season In San Francisco
Yes, the new year brings with it many things. I’ve always been a contrarian by nature, so while most are
Cooking Schools Around The World
If you’re like me, this time of year tends to fill you with equal parts holiday cheer and soul wrenching
WBW5 Has Been Announced: Wacky Wine Names
Dead Arm? Footbolt? Sinister Hand? Goats du Roam? The Hammer? Little Miss Dangerous? Richard The Lionheart? Where do these people
WBW4 Roundup Posted: New World Riesling
Derrick has posted the roundup for WBW4, the Wine Blogging Wednesday virtual tasting event where wine drinkers around the world
2002 Leeuwin “Art Series” Riesling, Margaret River, Australia
This is my entry for WBW4, the fourth installment of Wine Blogging Wednesday, which this month is being hosted by
Kermit Lynch Signing Books on Saturday in Berkeley
Thanks to Derrick over at An Obsession With Food for the tip. Kermit Lynch, one of the best importers and
Holiday In Carneros Tasting Event: November 20 & 21
Before you go off making plans for next weekend, consider penciling in the upcoming Holiday In Carneros, an annual event
California’s Best Boutique Wines: A Report From Family Winemakers 2004
To those whose idea of serious wine tasting involves hitting seven or eight wineries in a day trip to Napa
