My esteemed editor Eve has recently written a couple of columns reviewing books about bargain wines – A Toast to Bargain Wines by George M. Taber and Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean. Some time ago, I wrote a column about finding deals on wine, and with the economy still showing little sign of improving, the timing…
Stay tuned for more wine-breaking news friends, Michael Perlis will be in touch with the new owner as soon as is humanly possible! We are writing to you with some very exciting news! We have successfully secured a fantastic new restaurant to reclaim the passion, energy and excitement that was All Corked Up for so…
Carlisle Winery www.carlislewinery.com Our time in Napa was coming to a close, and I was jonesing for some Zinfandel. We had arrived in Napa on Wednesday and spent some time with Christina Turley tasting some Turley Zins and Petites. But now it was Friday, and we had gone an entire day without any Zinfandel. Clearly,…
Hill Family Estate www.hillfamilyestate.com When my wife Karen and I attended the Learn About Wine Rising Stars of California event several months ago, my favorite wine that day was the Hill Family Estate Syrah. So I knew when I was planning our Napa itinerary that the Hill Family tasting room in Yountville was a “must”…
Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley www.maisonry.com In my previous article, I had mentioned that Jeff Durham of Gentleman Farmer had suggested we go to Silenus to taste wines from small producers. He also suggested we visit Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley in Yountville. “Pairing artisan wines with exquisite art and furnishing in a historic setting” per Ma(i)sonry’s website. Billing…
Silenus Vintners www.silenusvintners.com Some time ago, we attended a tasting in Santa Monica. The tasting was put on by Learn About Wine (www.learnaboutwine.com) at Wilshire Restaurant, with a focus on California’s rising stars. One of the wineries we enjoyed there was Poem Cellars, and I stayed in touch with co-owner Jeff Durham. When I told…
Turley Wine Cellars www.turleywinecellars.com A few days before the Paso Garagiste Festival, we found ourselves in Napa. Possibly not the ideal place for this Zin and Rhone fan, especially with my usual focus on smaller artisan winemakers, but I was game to make the most of it. online pharmacy azithromycin no prescription pharmacy So, where…
Staying in Paso Robles Paso Robles has a wealth of accommodations for the traveler, from budget hotels to winery-owned Bed-and-Breakfasts, and everything in between. This article is about two of my favorite places to stay in Paso – La Bellasera and Hotel Cheval. La Bellasera (www.labellasera.com) refers to itself as “Luxury By The Vine: A…
Wow!!! Here we are, Christmas is just days away and everyone is scrambling to prepare for the upcoming holiday weekend. Yes, last minute shopping, decorations and so much more that is related to the Christmas season. It seems to be everyone’s primary focus…….or is it??? Up in the northern Sonoma County community of Cloverdale, the…