Archive for the ‘Wine Reviews’ Category

Wines of the Week: Breaux Vineyards – Virginia

Wines of the Week: Breaux Vineyards – Virginia

When you think of American wine, Virginia may not be the first place that comes to mind, but the state’s wine industry is really starting to make its mark....

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Wines of the Week: Laetitia Vineyards – Arryo Grande Valley

Wines of the Week: Laetitia Vineyards – Arryo Grande Valley

  Selim Zilkha, the founder of a successful wind power development company, purchased the Laetitia Estate Vineyards almost twenty years ago. With his environmental...

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Wines of the Week: Paraiso Vineyards – Monterey County

Wines of the Week: Paraiso Vineyards – Monterey County

  Paraiso Vineyards is owned and operated by the Smith family, one of the pioneering winegrape growers of the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. They have...

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Wines of the Week: Wrath Vineyards – Monterey County

Wines of the Week: Wrath Vineyards – Monterey County

At Wrath, they are all about place. They strive to illuminate the terroir of their vineyards in all of their wines. While part of that mission has to do with choices...

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Wines of the Week: Pomar Junction – Paso Robles

Wines of the Week: Pomar Junction – Paso Robles

While wine and St. Patrick’s day aren’t necessarily synonymous, you can still be green on March 17th or any other day with your vino. Pomar Junction...

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Wines of the Week: Arnaldo Caprai – Umbra, Italy

Wines of the Week: Arnaldo Caprai – Umbra, Italy

  The Caprai Winery enjoys a privileged position, lying amid the Apennines and the towns of Trevi, Assisi, Spello and Montefalco, all famous for olive oil and wine...

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Wines of the Week: Wente Vineyards – Livermore Valley

Wines of the Week: Wente Vineyards – Livermore Valley

  Wente Vineyards was honored in 2011 with the title “Winery of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast magazine. It was quite the accomplishment for the Livermore Valley...

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Dining Detectives: Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi – 700 Years of Italian Wine Making

Dining Detectives: Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi – 700 Years of Italian Wine Making

We were pleased to be invited to join one of Italy’s premiere wine makers, Lamberto Frescobaldi, at North Beach Restaurant www.northbeachrestaurant.com in San...

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Wines of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County

Wines of the Week: Yorkville Cellars – Mendocino County

 Yorkville Cellars, in Mendocino County, was one of the pioneers of Eco-friendly farming in the wine industry. Their vineyards have been certified by the California...

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Anti-Valentine’s Day Cocktails from VOGA Italia wine

Anti-Valentine’s Day Cocktails from VOGA Italia wine

  This Valentine’s Day, if you’d rather avoid the prix fix dinners and happy couples, toast to the single life with these Sparkling Anti-Valentine’s Day Cocktails...

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