Vic Herstein is my go-to wine expert, great rock ‘n roller and all around nice guy. And, I consider him a good friend. So, expect no reporter’s objectivity here. On any given day of the week [except Mondays – they’re closed] you’ll find Vic at All Corked Up, staffing the retail store or wandering the…

Not long ago, my wife Karen had the opportunity to attend a seminar in Napa. Well, as a big wine fan, it was hard to pass up a trip to the “Mother Land” of California wine. But what is a Zin [and Syrah and Petite Syrah] Fan going to do in Cab Country? Well, with…

I know everyone goes there now, but back when we first started going to Paso, things were a lot less hectic. While I don’t think Paso will ever get as touristy as Napa, it is a lot busier than it used to be. It seems everybody who goes to Paso now has a different experience,…