bASH 2018: Food and Wine Compete Again

If you’re a fan of awesome wine and food pairings then you should clear your calendar for this year’s bASH 2018, coming to St. Helena on April 7 between 6 pm and 8:30 pm. This is much more than just a wine tasting … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Travel Advice: Napa Valley’s St. Helena Appellation

Appellation Name: St. Helena Appellation Where: Napa County in California Officially Established:  September 11, 1995 Location: In northern Napa Valley, centered around the city of St. Helena, between the Mayacamas Mountans (to the west) and the Vaca Range (to the east). The boundaries … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Twenty Petite Sirahs: Favorites from the 2015 Dark & Delicious

Two weeks ago, we had fun focusing our taste buds on a single varietal at the Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ event during a delightful wine and food experience. The Petite Sirah varietal is an offspring of Syrah and Peloursin that is crafted … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Attention Petite Sirah Groupies: The 2015 Dark & Delicious Event

If you’re a red wine lover who enjoys food and wine events then you should know that the annual Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ event provides an amazing experience and it’s coming to the East Bay on February 20th. Over 40 premium … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Urban Wineries and Xcellent Food: The Urban Wine Xperience

Grab your friends for an outdoor celebration of East Bay wineries and restaurants at the Urban Wine Xperience on August 2nd between 1 pm and 5 pm.  This is a rare opportunity to explore over 20 urban wineries and over … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Current Favorites For Wine Tasting in the East Bay

San Francisco residents and visitors should realize that there is a wonderful destination for wine tasting just past the eastern end of the Bay Bridge.  More than 20 enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled urban winemakers live and work in family-owned wineries … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Petite Sirah, We Loved You: Favorites at the 2014 Dark & Delicious

Last Friday, we had fun celebrating a single varietal at the Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ event when it showcased Petite Sirahs during another outstanding wine and food experience.  After enjoying tastes from over 70 wineries, restaurants, caterers, and food purveyors, we ended … –> please click here to continue reading –>