Winemaker Ryan Beauregard was raised around the aromas of sandy loam topsoils and fresh dew on the vines. Growing up at the...
Artesana Winery is famous for its production of Tannat, Uruguay’s signature varietal. Although Uruguay does not always spring to mind when one...
Pinot Noir 2011 Birthdays are always fun to celebrate, and it’s also a good time to open a bottle of vino or...
Rio Del Rhone 2010At a recent event put on by the Corralitos Wine Company in one of their vineyards next to the...
Chardonnay 2010 Steve Storrs knows how to produce a good Chardonnay. Steve and his wife Pam are making some of the best...
There’s always an upbeat vibe going at MJA’s tasting room on the Westside. On a recent visit, the very sociable owner Marin...
Pinot Noir 2009—A Wine to Dance To At the Pinot Paradise event back in March, I tasted some very good Pinots from...
Souzão 2009 As one of the judges for the Dare to Pair event, held last month at Surf City Vintners, I happily...
What’s happening on the local scene Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing’s New Casinos IPA BeerSanta Cruz Mountain Brewing has just launched its latest...
Syrah 2006—A Well-versedWine and Poetry Lover’s Dream Poetic Cellars makes the most romantic wines. With a verse or two of beautiful poetry...
Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2012 On a recent trip to Palm Springs, I came across Pine Ridge Vineyards’ Chenin Blanc + Viognier...
Chardonnay 2011 It’s nice to get out of Dodge, as they say, and indulge in completely different surroundings—even if it’s just an...
A wine to try in Napa: Sauvignon Blanc 2011 My stepdaughter and her husband, Julie and Chris, live in Walnut Creek, and...
Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Looking for a lively Sauvignon Blanc that will pair well with a wide array of foods? Then Husch Vineyards’...
Pebble Beach Food & Wine FestivalThe Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival is a glorious extravaganza of the finest foods and wines...
Pinot Noir 2009 One of my favorite wine-related events of the year is Pinot Paradise, which takes place every March at Villa...
