We spent Thanksgiving week wine tasting in Napa again this year, also adding in some time in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. It had been over ten years since I was in Sonoma, as Napa is my husband’s preference, but that has actually changed with this long-overdue visit for more than one reason. For one, the…
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. — The 2025 growing season in Monterey County can best be described as a Goldilocks vintage, not too hot, not too cold, but perfectly balanced. With only a handful of brief warm spells, this year recalls cooler, classically elegant vintages such as 1998, 1999, 2010, and 2011, years celebrated for their finesse and…
The winter preceding 2025 was mild and dry in the Carpathian Basin. Budbreak began in mid-April, in line with the multi-year average. However, by late April some wine regions (e.g. Central Hungary) experienced sub-zero temperatures, resulting in varying degrees of spring frost damage. Overall, 2025 was slightly cooler than average, with dry conditions in eastern…
Today we’re reviewing an interesting organic vodka, “Made in Idaho’s Magic Valley, American Harvest is crafted from organic red winter wheat and pristine Snake River aquifer water. Its remarkable smoothness comes from a single distillation — a rare approach that preserves purity rather than masking flaws. Certified USDA Organic, non-GMO, and produced in small batches,…
AI-Powered Experience, Delivered Through SMS or Online Chat, Inspires Creativity and Celebrates Cocktail Craftsmanship MUENSTER, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka, the innovative new vodka brand distilled exclusively from 100% Blue Weber Agave, has launched “Tex,” a groundbreaking new tool that combines professional mixology expertise with the intelligence of AI – delivered right through SMS text…
ALH introduces a bold, next-generation expression of Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, blending Paul’s renowned legacy with Agustina’s creative vision. NAPA VALLEY, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — A new generation in Napa Valley winemaking unfolds with ALH, a visionary collaboration between internationally acclaimed winemaker, Paul Hobbs and his daughter, Agustina. Rooted in family heritage and driven by a shared passion for exceptional winemaking ALH blends…
When we asked Emily Rasmussen of the Historic Vineyard Society for her suggestions of other wineries to visit in Sonoma County, especially in the Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys, she listed a few for us. One that got our attention was Nalle. Driving Northwest on Dry Creek Road, the sign for the winery might…
We were now ready to taste some Zinfandels from the Bedrock Vineyard itself. The side-by-side tasting including the 2023 Bedrock Wine Co. Bedrock Zinfandel and the 2021 Once & Future Wine Company Bedrock Zinfandel. Once & Future Wine was started by Joel Peterson in 2014. Of course, as the Godfather of Zinfandel, he’d been making…
The Bezel Portfolio of Wine to be Available Nationwide Beginning in March 2025 NAPA VALLEY, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cakebread Cellars, one of Napa Valley’s premier family-owned wineries, announced the nationwide launch of its new brand, Bezel, from California’s Central Coast. Perfect for elevating everyday occasions, the latest innovation from the Cakebread family is available beginning in March. Bezel offers vibrant, fruit-forward…
Love, love, love Rodney Strong Wines. From the six I tasted in 2019 to the 2018 single bottle reserve Cabernet Sauvignon I tasted a year ago which also made my Best of 2023 list. From the New York International Wine Competition two years ago: Rodney Strong Wine Estates (Healdsburg, CA) Double Gold medal: Russian River Valley;…