Portugal’s Vinho Verde wines: The Best of the Best
The top 5 Vinho Vedres The irony of Portugal is that, though wine has been made here for centuries, most wine drinkers cannot name a single grape from the region,...
Hunt Cellars 2006 Cloud 9 Cabernet Sauvignon
Hunt Cellars is an extraordinary place. They produce boutique quantities of almost all red wines that win a disproportionate number of awards. Review Aromas...
Slow Cow: The Anti-Energy Drink?
I stopped by the grocery store for lunch today and was struck by the vast amount of energy drinks on the shelf. It clearly says something about our lifestyle in...
Truly Green Vineyards, Truly Great Wine: The SIP Program
Terms like “green” and “sustainable” are used so often in the world of wine, they’ve become akin to a catch phrase. I hear the terms all the time...
DINING DETECTIVES: Guaymas Restaurant
Tiburon has always been one of our favorite towns. The spectacular views of The City and Angel Island are incredible. Sailboats, power boats and ferries coming...
Quintessa 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford
Background: Quintessa In 1989, Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria Huneeus found the property that would become Quintessa, a remarkable estate in the heart...
Dining Detectives: Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet
Gott’s Roadside We always enjoy the breathtaking ride north on Highway 29 through the Napa Valley Wine Country and frequently go to Saint Helena to dine...