Some California Wines Well Worth Trying

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to enjoy the San Francisco Tasting of the Family Winemakers of California at Fort Mason in San Francisco. As expected, we thoroughly enjoyed the offerings from Benovia Winery,  Dutton-Goldfield, Merry Edwards Wine, Pride … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Another Great Cause: The Napa Valley Wine Library Association

Last month, the Napa Valley Wine Library Association held two events to commemorate 50 years of history.  On Saturday, August 18, there was a Winemakers Seminar at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena where a dozen vintners presented … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Family Winemakers of California Tasting – 300 Wineries Descend on Fort Mason

Looking for some great California wine?  Next weekend at the Family Winemakers of California Tasting in San Francisco you will find over 300 wineries offering tastes of their wines.   This is the 22nd anniversary of the event so you may have … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Best of 2011 – Napa Valley

There’s no way we tried everything possible there was to do/try/drink/taste/see in Napa County in 2011.  However, after many attempts at just that, these are our favorite memories of the year: Best New Winery Discovery Beau Vigne – High quality Chardonnays … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The Appellation Trail 2011

On November 18 we had the pleasure of participating in The Appellation Trail: Tasting Napa Valley, a food and wine event showcasing about 150 Napa Valley chefs and wineries.  This evening event was held at the CIA at Greystone, part of … –> please click here to continue reading –>

The Appellation Trail: Tasting Napa Valley

The Flavor! Napa Valley™ festival is a four-day food and wine event holding its inaugural session this month, from November 17-20, 2012.  One of the highlights of the festival is “The Appellation Trail: Tasting Napa Valley”, a foodie-nirvana experience bringing … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Wine Tasting in Central Napa Valley

We’ve now added our recommendations for traveling to the Central Napa Valley to our website.   So, if you are looking for advice on wineries and restaurants in St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville, come take a look. On our Spring … –> please click here to continue reading –>