The Prisoner is Out

Ever since its release, Dave Phinney’s Zinfandel based, “The Prisoner,” captivated the wine world. For many, it came as a surprise in 2010 when Phinney’s Orin Swift Cellars sold two of their most popular wines, Saldo and The Prisoner, to Chile’s Huneeus Vintners. According to Phinney, the sale is more of a partnership as Huneeus…

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Vintage Beacon 3/09, The Signal 3/02: Wine, and Junk Food, and Neighbors

Were there really men over forty-years-old dancing in my family room to Eraserhead?  (Or was it Tortoise Head or maybe even the more discerning, Porpoise Head?)  Eddie’e CD collection from the eighties strewn across every available counter top?  Middle-aged women discussing random acts of body piercing in my kitchen?  An impromptu lecture on getting really…

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Midas Man or Imposter?

Living in Europe, I am often inundated with questions concerning the California wine scene. After all, we do have the reputation of abounding with new and innovative ideas for wines. In fact, when my stateside friends come for a visit, they are expected to pay tribute to this self-proclaimed Caesar. My friends are quick to…

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Paso Excitement Part 2

DAOU Vineyards was next on our list of wineries that I had selected for Jordan and Natasha Siperstein.  The DAOU staff welcomed us, as they do all of their guests, with open arms.  Lisa Colwell (Assistant Tasting Room Manager) introduced herself and led us to a beautiful private tasting room that was set for a king. …

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Use Eve’s Promo Code “Wine 101” to get $15 off General Admission to: Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend

Our annual Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend is jam packed with … well … a lot of food and wine! That’s not all we’ve got planned, however. Here’s a look at five non-edible delights on tap. Purchase Tickets  |  Who’s Here ONE: Owls and Falcons and Hawks, Oh My! Raptors — aka birds such as owls, falcons and hawks —…

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