Not too long ago I reviewed a beautiful hand blown wine carafe by Glasvin. I was enamored by the sleek style and that it is dishwasher safe. Fast forward to today and I had the pleasure of reviewing a set of their delicate Champagne glasses. Below is a quote from them, then my review in…
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…
Paso Robles, Calif. – Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery, a new wine-focused restaurant and gathering place at the Paso Market Walk, has officially opened its doors. Co-owned by Keith Robinson and Matt Reese, Gravesend offers an inspired mix of boutique local wines, fresh seasonal fare and a warm, community-centered atmosphere.At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Amy Baer, founder of the…
2023 Price Family Estates Pinot Noir Named “Pinot Noir of the Year” and “Best Wine by Quality” SONOMA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Three Sticks Wines has earned two of the highest distinctions at the 2025 USA Wine Ratings: Pinot Noir of the Year and Best Wine by Quality for its 2023 Price Family Estates Pinot Noir. The award-winning…
HEALDSBURG, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — Nestled in the heart of California’s renowned wine country, the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience is a weekend-long celebration, spotlighting the finest food and wines from Sonoma County and beyond. The festival will showcase the region’s makers – farmers, growers, winemakers, and chefs – alongside globally recognized wines from other great wine…
I was recently offered four wines for review – all of which I had never sampled before. Because of this I jumped at the chance to try a new-to-me Malbec blend from Argentina, two non-vintage Champagnes from France and a Cream Sherry from Spain. I received the technical sheets and some information on each winery,…
About a year ago I was interviewed about wine glasses. I thought that people here might also enjoy reading the interview and maybe learning something new. 1. What is the difference between red wine glasses and white wine glasses? Can you explain the differences in the bowl size (height and width), and the size of…
The Wineries of Santa Clara Valley is proud to share that one of our member wineries, Alamitos Vineyards in San Jose, CA, has been voted the #1 Best New Winery Experience in the nation by USA Today! Despite being open less than three years, Alamitos Vineyards has quickly become known for their award-winning wines and stunning vineyard…
Main Dining Rooms Across the Fleet of 15 Cruise Ships Recognized Among Select Restaurants for Well-Curated Wine Lists SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Raise a glass with Princess Cruises for its wine program! All main dining rooms across the fleet of 15 ships have once again been honored with an Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, more…
The tiny town of Los Alamos, just north of Los Olivos on Highway 101, has surprisingly good stuff going on. If you didn’t already know to look, you might just pass by this small town with the decidedly old western feel to it and continue your journey, wherever you were going. But then, you wouldn’t…
