The Historic Vineyard Society recently held its tasting at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Sadly, due to the proverbial “circumstances beyond our control”, we were unable to attend the affair. Still, we want to share with you the list of participating wineries and the wines they were pouring. You may ask: Why are…
On August 8-11 enjoy intimate wine dinners at Vail’s top restaurants with renowned winemakers, somm-led scenic hikes paired with award-winning wine and cuisine, Bubbles and Brunch, and more GOLDEN, Colo. – Team Player Productions has announced tickets for Vail Wine Classic’s lineup of add-on experiences August 8-11 are on sale now. Elevate your Vail Wine Classic itinerary with immersive activations…
I’ve reviewed wines from Smith-Madrone before and have always appreciated them, not only for their outstanding flavor but also because their prices have always been accessible – especially for Napa wines. In this article I will taste three from their 2019 vintage: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling. Of the three I have to say it’s…
“Napa County, once the producer of many different crops, is known today for its regional wine industry, rising to the first rank of wine regions with France. Napa Valley is widely considered one of the top American Viticultural Areas in California, and all of the United States, with a history dating back to the early nineteenth century. In…
Last Saturday night, at Resorts World Las Vegas, Eddie and I covered our very first Wine Spectator Grand Tour tasting! Eyeballing this one for a while, as all the wines scored 90 points or greater – any 90-point and up wine awarded blind by Wine Spectator means a lot in my opinion – and there…
Celebrity Judging Panel includes Natalie Morales, Brian Baumgartner, Craig Conover, Raj Mathai, and Ken Frank, and is hosted by Vintner Kathryn Hall. ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA – HALL Napa Valley, an independent family- owned, Cabernet Sauvignon producer, has announced plans to be the Title Sponsor for the Cabernet Cookoff set to return on Saturday, April 13…
We’ve been supporters of the Historic Vineyard Society (www.historicvineyardsociety.org) for a long time. The work they do preserving and cataloging California’s old vine plantings provides an important service to our state’s heritage, especially when so many of these vineyards end up being replaced by more profitable grape varieties or become victims of real estate development….
(Las Vegas, NEVADA). Sucellus, a brokerage, marketing and sales firm proudly entered several of their clients into WSWA Wine & Spirits Competition January 29th in Las Vegas. That evening it was announced that they’d won 30 medals plus three Best in Show awards. “These awards are a testament to the wonderful partners, and amazing brands…
Most years I do an article on my favorite wines and spirits from the past year. This year, as 2023 came to a close, I also asked Facebook friends what were theirs, to change it up a bit. So I will share their picks first, followed by mine: Steven W: Tequila: Fortaleza, G4, Tequila Ocho,…
“WHO’S ON THE VINE? AT SILVERADO” ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 MONTHLY NAPA VALLEY WINE DINNER SCHEDULE 12 Exclusive Dinners: Silverado’s Chef and Napa’s Best Winemakers Unite NAPA, Calif. – Silverado Resort, an iconic landmark resort in the heart of classic Napa Valley wine country, presents “Who’s On The Vine? At Silverado” a monthly wine dinner series pairing…