I recently moved over some older wines from my drink later chiller to my drink now chiller. I generally select any domestic Cabernet Sauvignon that are over 10 years old, and Bordeaux at 20 or more years old. I found four bottles of 2000 Bordeaux that I figured may need to be opened sooner over…
Time again for another single-bottle wine review article. This time I’m dedicating the page to Beringer Vineyards, and one of their single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons. We were club members a while back, my collection grew too much so I halted the club for a bit. Now I get text messages once or twice a year…
Founded by Tiffany and Grant Austin, Perlée is an intimate traditional-method sparkling wine estate where wine, cuisine and the beauty of Oregon create an experience unlike any other in North America DUNDEE HILLS, Ore., /PRNewswire/ — Hidden among the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, Perlée–Founded by Tiffany and Grant Austin–opens this summer, offering a new way…
Beaulieu Vineyard welcomes guests into its restored historic winery buildings, where elevated hospitality experiences, culinary storytelling and immersive wine education bring more than a century of Napa Valley history to life. RUTHERFORD, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Founded in 1900 by Georges and Fernande de Latour and later guided by the pioneering vision of André Tchelistcheff, Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) played…
For our big 40thwedding anniversary this past June we held a fairly large party taking over a local Italian restaurant for the evening. We told guests that gifts were unnecessary but, as things go, some people ignored our request. Lucky us. I’d have to say that 100% of our friends and family in attendance know…
L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand announces that their 14th annual cookout in Los Angeles is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, and tickets are now on sale with early bird pricing until 9/1/26. The 2025 event was an overwhelming success raising more than $1.3 million for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Presented at Royce Quad on the…
Winery Introduces Inclusive Daily Flight Featuring Sonoma’s Land & Local Botanical Elixirs Available as a Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Water Option or with Ultra Brut NAPA, CA – Domaine Carneros has long delighted guests with inventive food and wine experiences that reflect the winery’s commitment to culinary craft and local ingredient sourcing. The newest addition to that tradition…
Today I’m sharing a one-bottle post from a winery I haven’t tasted from in a long time, Artisan Uprising in Paso Robles (now the winery is in Simi Valley). The one-bottle post is something Eddie had me start years ago. The thought is that winemakers put a lot into a single wine, and to do…
There is one question that I’m asked the most often: What is your favorite wine? This may seem to be silly to you, but for someone that has dedicated a few decades of their life to studying wine it’s a question that is simply impossible for me to answer in a simple sentence. Way too…
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Saint Helena’s Smith-Madrone wines, especially their dry Riesling, and have been reviewing them for a few years now. When I received their latest emailed promotion for a six-bottle pack of their new Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose, I snatched them right up! (Note on the photo: In all…
