When an event brings the right wine personalities together the room becomes electric. Such was the case with the panel at Pebble Beach Food and Wine this season, featuring a discussion on Gamay ...
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Pebble Beach, World Class Chefs and The Lexus Effect
Pebble Beach Food and Wine's Featured Chefs: Stephanie Izard of Girl & The Goat with Carlo Mirarchi of Blanca NYC The interview, with Drew Barrymore and her winemaker, Kris Kato was more than ...
Elegant & Rich Merlot. Stags’ Leap Winemaker Dishes. VIDEO
After tasting through eight or nine superb wines at Stags' Leap with winemaker & GM Christophe Paubert, I had to understand more about his philosophy and his background to understand what he is ...
Romance & Rosé To Take Your Breath Away
Romance & Rosé Are The Ultimate Pairing. Romance is in the air and spring is on its way! The birds are chirping, and the mustard is thriving in the Napa vineyards. The theme of love shines ...
Summit Lake Vineyards: Vintner Bob Brakesman
A hideaway, high atop Howell Mountain. Summit Lake Vineyards High on top of Howell Mountain, lies a stunning tasting destination. It's richness enhanced by a solitude of quiet and pristine views of ...
Boutique Chic: Handcrafted Artisan Napa Valley Wines
Crosby Roamann, Handcrafted Artisan Napa Valley Wines I am in the Crusher District of Napa Valley. It is in Napa proper, on the fringe of south Napa. This area enjoys a quiet solitude off the ...
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s Wine Guru on Rare Wine
The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, the brainchild of Chefs Alan Wong and Roy Yamaguchi's kicks off this week. To choose the right wines for each event, event officials taste close to 12,000 bottles ...
Reinventing the Wine Experience, Freemark Abbey
Freemark Abbey Hails the First Woman Vintner on 130th Anniversary with an Estate Renovation. There are places in the Napa Valley that hold an untold charm. Exuding bygone days and a history that ...
Master Sommelier Brahm Callahan
The most deep-rooted memory I have about someone I’ve never met is that initial interaction. It stays with you and often speaks volumes as to who that person is. Today I’m at Pebble Beach Food & ...
St Helena Wine Tantalizes at bASH!
It’s early evening in the Valley. Raindrops threaten and with each minute my stress gathers steam. You know that feeling when you’re trying to get ready and nothing looks right? A pile of discarded ...
Perfecting Pinot in Willamette Valley
When a new vintage tastes like it’s been around the block, or rather, aged for 3-5 years instead of 1 or 2 I feel like I’ve won the lottery. Take perhaps the almighty Pinot Noir which isn't as fussy ...
A Crown Jewel in South Napa
A Personalized Napa Wine Experience Beautifully sequestered, Castrucci Vineyards is a petite, delicious gem in the sea of rolling hills and vineyards of Napa Valley. It is located off of South Kelly ...