Wine For Your Vote
I love San Francisco. Thanks to Sam over at Becks & Posh for pointing out the fabulous offer from the
Pinot On The River Festival This Weekend
Fall is festival time in California — seems like every winery and small town has something going on. Amidst all
1997 Heitz “Martha’s Vineyard” Cabernet , Napa
What’s life without a little splurging? What’s California without a little Cabernet? California cabs put us on the map when
2001 Bodegas J.C. Conde “Neo”, Ribera Del Duero, Spain
For the past few months I’ve been on the prowl to sample a spectrum of what Spain has to offer
The Architecture of World Class Restaurant Service
What is it that really defines exceptional service in a restaurant? The attitude? Knowledge of the food? Respect? In a
2001 Acorn Winery “Axiom” Syrah, Sonoma
When I get a chance to write about wines like this, I feel like I am really succeeding in what
How to Order in French: A Cheat Sheet
Oh, yes, I’m getting around to learning French (again). One of these days. But until I do manage to augment
The Best New Restaurants of The Year (U.S.A)
Thanks to Alaina over at A Full Belly for pointing us to John Mariani’s recently released annual list of the
2002 Falcor Sangiovese, Napa
As I uncorked this wine and let it aerate a while, as I do with all Sangiovese, something was nagging
Gourmet Releases Its 2004 Restaurant Guide
Epicurious (the thinly disguised online incarnation of Gourmet Magazine) has recently launched their 2004 restaurant guide, which covers 30 major
2002 Calera “Mount Harlan” Viognier, Central Coast, California
It’s worth noting, if only to give more weight to this review, that I’m really not much of a fan
2002 Frias Family Merlot, Spring Mountain, Napa
Steal this wine. Or at least get it while you can, because it won’t last long at this price. But
2002 Mojon’s Bench Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley, Sonoma
I love the fact that small families who have been growing grapes for decades are now moving into the winemaking
The Legendary Year For Bordeaux: What Does 1982 Taste Like?
THE BACKGROUND Picture this: the young Robert M. Parker, Jr. has been selling his newsletter, The Wine Advocate for four
John Cleese and Wine: A Deadly Mix?
I’m not sure whether I’m proud or sad that I’ve never laughed so hard that wine came out my nose,
2001 Arrowood “Grand Archer” Chardonnay, Sonoma
Massive corporate wine property or small family run business? With Arrowood, you’re looking at both. Started as a family affair
WBW #3 Has Been Announced
Yes, that’s right, the increasingly popular and devastatingly hip online wine event called Wine Blogging Wednesday is into its third
NV Azienda Ag. Malvira “Birbet” Brachetto, Roero (Piemonte), Italy
Sparkling red wine? Sacre Bleu! Or in this case I guess you’d say Mizzica! or some other Italian equivalent. Yes,
2003 Jaffurs Viognier, Santa Barbara
I find myself drinking a lot of wines from Santa Barbara these days, partially because they’re new to me, and
