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May 15, 2013
Women of the Vine and Kitchen

Who holds the key to understanding food and wine pairing—women or men? Ask Deborah Brenner, and she’ll point to women. The founder of “Women of the Vine" wine and events simplifies wine and food pairing.

Who holds the key to understanding how to pair wine and food—women or men?

If you ask Deborah Brenner, she’ll point to women. After authoring the book, “Women of the Vine,” which shared stories of 21 women “who make, taste and enjoy wine,” Brenner decided to join their ranks with her own wine label, “Women of the Vine.”

April 1, 2013
Behind the auction curtain: a view of the Première Napa auction

Wine auctions afford a glance beyond the glossy ads and fancy labels to dig into what makes great wine. At the Première Napa Auction you can comparatively taste while watching major players battle over the barrels.

Wine auctions afford a glance beyond the glossy ads and fancy labels to dig into what makes great wine. You can comparatively taste while watching major players battle over the barrels.

March 17, 2013
Napa's '70s Survivors

Wineries founded in the early '70s are still around - some as brands, others still family businesses.

When I started visiting the Napa Valley in the late 1970s, the region had begun to explode with new wineries after a relatively slow post-Prohibition resurgence.  As is often the case, the local connoisseurs were sometimes the last to recognize the impending potential of their own region.  I was somewhat surprised that the better San Francisco restaurants at the time carried few Napa

March 15, 2013
Napa Valley in prime time: Let the good times roll before Premiere Napa

Forget harvest for Napa Valley excitement. To uncover who and what makes the place tick, consider the trade event called Première Napa.

Forget harvest for Napa Valley excitement. To uncover who and what makes the place tick, consider the trade event called Première Napa.

During the four-day event in February, you can sample the finest Napa Valley wines and buy unique wine to resell later.

February 15, 2013
Casey Flat Ranch: Paradise Found in the Mountains East of Napa

High in the Vaca Range along the eastern border of Napa County sits one of the most remarkable vineyards in all of California. And yet, as unique and special as this place is, the odds are you’ve never heard of it or the AVA it calls home.

High in the Vaca Range along the eastern border of Napa County sits one of the most remarkable vineyards in all of California. And yet, as unique and special as this place is, the odds are you’ve never heard of it or the AVA it calls home.

October 28, 2012
Timber Cove Inn, Jenner, CA

California’s north coast is one of the most ruggedly beautiful coastlines in the world. Hugging this coast, ninety miles north of San Francisco, on a rocky shelf overlooking the sea, is the Timber Cove Inn.

California’s north coast is one of the most ruggedly beautiful coastlines in the world. Hugging this coast, ninety miles north of San Francisco, on a rocky shelf overlooking the sea, is the Timber Cove Inn.

October 13, 2012
Portet's Winery without Walls

After a career at Clos du Val, Bernard Portet decided to rent, not own, when he launched Heritance.

“I don’t own anything,” Bernard Portet says proudly.  “I have a winery without walls.”

August 19, 2012
Halter Ranch Steps into the Spotlight

After a decade of quiet growth, this Paso Robles winery is ready to show its rich estate astride Tablas Creek to the world.

Keep your eye on Halter Ranch.

In the past couple of years, this quiet winery along Adelaida Road on the hilly west side of Paso Robles has built a new winery with hillside caves, hired Skylar Stuck from Hope Family Wines to be general manager and landed Kevin Sass – who made very highly rated wines at Justin – as its winemaker.

August 10, 2012
2012 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend-Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction

20th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction. Bollywood meets Sonoma in a celebration of wine, cuisine and community.

 

The hottest ticket in town happens on Labor Day weekend at the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction.

Immerse yourself in the intrigue of India at the 20th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak.

July 24, 2012
Profoundly Paso

Paso Robles is a curious blend of rugged roots and refinement. The region’s unique combination of authenticity and elegance extends beyond its culture.

Paso Robles is a curious blend of rugged roots and refinement. It’s not unusual for diesel pickups to rumble through town with Mozart on the radio or for their drivers to stomp mud off their boots as they discuss the nuances of Chave Hermitage. But the region’s unique combination of authenticity and elegance extends beyond its culture. The earth seems to exude it in liquid form.

May 15, 2012
San Antonio/Leyda Valley

The area of San Antonio was once primarily a shipping port known for its seafood, not produce, but in recent years, the valley has made itself known as one of Chile’s most expressive cool climate wine regions.

The area of San Antonio was once primarily a shipping port known for its seafood, not produce, but in recent years, the valley has made itself known as one of Chile’s most expressive cool climate wine regions.

April 19, 2012
West Coast Style

With lamb, fish, and lighter fare supplanting hearty deep-winter food, Pinot Noir becomes the obvious choice for pairing with almost any dish.

California and Oregon Pinot Noirs, with their broad range of styles and prices, make excellent foils for the seasonal cuisine of spring. With lamb, fish, and lighter fare supplanting hearty deep-winter food, Pinot Noir becomes the obvious choice for pairing with almost any dish. We asked our panel of six Pinot Noir loving sommeliers to recommend their favorite spring wines.

March 25, 2012
True luxe & flagellation at the 2012 World of Pinot Noir

True luxe and flagellation at the 2012 World of Pinot Noir:  American Pinot Noir has definitely grown up, but have Pinot Noir lovers matured?

What became crystal clear after two days of immersion in the grape at The 12th Annual World of Pinot Noir in Shell Beach, CA. this past March 2-3:  American Pinot Noir has definitely grown up.
 
March 5, 2012
Dry Creek to Marry Zin

Soil mates Dry Creek Valley and Zinfandel, after an extended co-habitation of more than a century, to officially declare their somewhat-undivided devotion to each other.

Dry Creek Valley and Zinfandel have decided to become what Napa and Cabernet Sauvignon already are – “soil mates” matching a terroir with a grape variety.  They’ve been living together for more than a century, and now they want to make it official.

January 16, 2012
Hospice du Rhone, Wines of Chile Participation

Wines of Chile is set to participate in the Hospice du Rhone event held annually in Paso Robles, CA.

Wines of Chile is set to participate in the Hospice du Rhone event held annually in Paso Robles, CA.

January 3, 2012
Personal Chef Summit-San Diego

Being a personal chef has pros and cons. Learn how to make this career choice work for you!

WHAT: The 2012 APPCA Personal Chef Summit, empowering personal chefs to realize ultimate success in their careers, their businesses, and their lives. CLICK Here for the full Agenda.

October 5, 2011
Pinot On The River, Healdsburg, Ca.

One of the top West Coast wine events of autumn!

Pinot On The River is a fun filled weekend of Pinot Noir, in the beautiful Russian River Valley town of Healdsburg, Ca.

September 28, 2011
Flavor Napa Valley!

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September 19, 2011
Trefethen Family Vineyards 125th Birthday

Noise makers optional

For 125 years, the Eshcol-Trefethen winery has stood sentinel at the entrance to Napa, a gentle reminder to all that pass by that the valley was baptized in wine, and no matter what government, nat

June 30, 2011
Once Forgotten, Now Cherished

Lip-smacking flavors of ripe blackberries and boysenberries give it enough sex appeal to seduce even the snobbiest of wine snobs.

Zinfandel is an excellent choice for restaurant wine lists.

April 13, 2011
So You Think You Can Rhône? -Paso Robles, CA

The world’s largest gathering of Rhône variety wines and Rhône producers invites all wine lovers to get their Rhône on at the 19th annual Hospice du Rhône celebration.

April 13, 2011
Vineyard to Vintner-Stag's Leap District

World renowned for our Cabernet Sauvignons and the region's breathtaking beauty, explore our legendary wines, discover our history and plan your next visit.

 

March 24, 2011
The Art of Travel, Food and Wine Writing

Playing with Words and Wine

February 1, 2011
Oakville: Where Cabs Reach Cult Status

America’s West Coast is blessed with a number of prime areas for Cabernet Sauvignon, from Washington’s Red Mountain to some special hilltop vineyards in California’s Santa Cruz Mountains. But an appellation that has garnered a

 

January 26, 2011
A Conversation with Karen MacNeil, A.C.W.P.

If learning about premium winemaking in extraordinary facilities sounds like the career- and life-enriching experience you’ve been looking for, consider the Napa Valley Intensive.