Having arrived safely in Paso Robles, I am eagerly anticipating the kick off of Hopices du Rhone tonight at the Rhône ‘n Bowl. This event is sure to bring out the athlete in all of us, or at the very least be sure to make us all laugh hysterically as we sip some terriffic Rhône wines. I [...]
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A wine-full month!
It’s January, and for me, that means a busy wine month. First, Winter Wineland is next weekend – January 16-17. At Winter Wineland, over 100 wineries in Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valley throw open their doors and show their best wines and nibbles. There are some wonderful themes at wineries, including my personal [...]
Fall fun with wines, brews and views!
This is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is chilly, I can curl up by the fireplace, and sip…cold beer! That’s right, even the Wine Brat loves some beer from time to time. On Sunday, November 15th, beer lovers from the Bay Area will converge on Fort Mason to celebrate with the [...]
Here a zin there a zin, everywhere a zinzin!
Septemberber is California Wine month! Ok fine, so if you know me, you know that every month is California wine month, but this is the officially sanctioned month to enjoy California wine like you’ve never enjoyed it before. September is the start of harvest time, and this month celebrates our ideal climate for wine, beautiful [...]
A collection of wines
Previously, I have written about the importance of supporting the little guy. I still think it’s very important to find boutique wines that are limited production and unusual, so we can spend our dollars differently. The Winery Collective, an urban tasting room and wine bar here in San Francisco, is currently offering a Summer Sipper [...]
Pinot pinot pinot!
A while back, I expressed my frustration at the lack of a Press & Trade portion of the Annual Pinot Days Celebration in San Francisco, coming up on June 28th. I am happy to be able to eat my words, sort of. Even thought they producers of the event were not willing to participate in [...]
Something to look forward to!
Friday is May Day! How time has flown by. Spring is in full swing, and it’s time to celebrate! I have been so busy traveling here and there to taste wines recently, that I haven’t had time to sit back and smell the roses. May 16th I can sit down, relax, and taste in my [...]
BreastFest 2008 is Saturday!
No, it’s not an opportunity for you to see boobies. Officially known as Microbreweries Fighting Cancer, this festival brings together good food, good people, of course, good beer, and a great cause. Take the ferry on over to Larkspur, and participate in the cause!Tickets are $35 at the door, and give you a commemorative glass [...]
Red Wine & Brews Festival – Carmel Valley
I was recently in Carmel Valley wine tasting, and was happily impressed by most of the offerings, particularly from Parsonage and Bernardus.My friend just told me he would be manning his hand crafted woodcrafts booth (Green Tree Designs) at the festival, so why not come down and check it out?
