Time to Travel: 2014 Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Events

Are you crazy about Pinot Noir?  Do you like to travel?   Well, we’ve got over a dozen suggestions below on where you can go to satisfy both of those cravings during 2014.   With destinations including Santa Barbara, Sonoma Valley, Washington … –> please click here to continue reading –>

From Their Table to Ours: Standouts from the Family Winemakers of California Tasting

We’re always on the lookout for new wineries with high quality wines, and we made some discoveries at this year’s Family Winemakers of California Tasting in San Francisco a few weeks ago.  Arrow & Branch, Fulcrum, and Picayune may not … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Pinot Noir and Ocean Air: The 2013 World of Pinot Noir

Earlier this month, we enjoyed two days surrounded by sun, surf, great food, and an enormous amount of high quality Pinot Noirs.  That’s right, we were at the 2013 World of Pinot Noir in Shell Beach.  With about 200 wineries … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Dark and Delicious Does It Again

The Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ event in Alameda two weeks ago showcased Petite Sirahs during another outstanding wine and food experience.  After checking out over 50 premium wineries and over 30 fabulous Napa and Bay Area restaurants, caterers, and food … –> please click here to continue reading –>

This Is The New Year: The 2013 World of Pinot Noir

In just a month, Pinot Noir producers and lovers from around the world will converge at the 2013 World of Pinot Noir Festival in Shell Beach, along the central coast of California.  The 13th Annual World of Pinot Noir takes … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Savor Rhone Wines Soon: The Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience

Fans of Rhone varietals may already have March 22 and 23 marked off on their calendars for the San Francisco Rhone Rangers festivities, but why wait that long?  The Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience is in just a few weeks … –> 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 –>