Excitement at Epicuria: The 2013 Zinfandel Festival

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending Epicuria, the exciting commencement of the 2013 Zinfandel Festival.  This informal dine-around event provided culinary creations from 50 master chefs paired with 50 Zinfandel wines. There were a LOT of people eagerly waiting … –> please click here to continue reading –>

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 –>

What a Wonderful World (of Pinot Noir)

Earlier this month, we had the extreme pleasure of participating in two days of Grand Tastings at this year’s World of Pinot Noir Festival held in Shell Beach, California.  With over 180 winery participants, we expected to be reminded of … –> please click here to continue reading –>

It’s Time For The 2012 Women for WineSense Grand Event

The 2012 Women for WineSense Grand Event, an educational and networking event for women and men wine professionals and enthusiasts will take place this year between May 4 and May 6 in the Napa Valley.  This is an excellent reason to … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Attention Pinot Noir Lovers! The World of Pinot Noir Festival is Next Month!

If you are a fan of Pinot Noir, you should seriously consider attending this year’s World of Pinot Noir festival.  The 12th annual World of Pinot Noir takes place Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd  and includes two days … –> 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 –>