When I was first introduced to Onward Wines, I was intrigued by the thought of three wines made from Malvasia Blanca, as I thought of how to approach a piece on unique wines for weekend brunching. I love Malvasia, and there is really none to
When you think of a classic wine from Argentina, you probably think of Malbec. But would you also think of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and yes – even Merlot? What exactly is Cabernet’s role in Argentina anyway? In 1995, the first
When I was studying for my Certified Specialist of Wine credential, one of the most challenging regions for me was Germany, and it’s Riesling wines. Not because of the wines specifically, as while there are some unusual varietals, most German wines are fairly well known,
This past summer, after the mayhem that is the Wine Bloggers Conference, I was delighted to be invited to visit Bella Grace Vineyards in Amador County. Just under an hour from Lodi, Amador wineries, including Bella Grace Vineyards and their tasting cave, are a hidden
Winemaker Dave Phinney has a 20 year history in the wine industry, when he was first inspired by a semester abroad in Italy. Introduced to wine culture on this trip, he started working for Robert Mondavi in 1997. Being an industrious young wine enthusiast, he
Here on the Left Coast, we do things a little differently. We may lean a little left, we may be innovative. And we certainly approach wine with a creative verve. Left Coast Cellars has been making world class wines in the southern Willamette Valley
Nothing says festive like a bottle of sparkling wine. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Festivus, or any other holiday, we all love to ring in the new year with a sparkling libation. This year, why not try Franciacorta? So named for the proximity of the
Hidden in the depths of a cozy bar in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, a secret lurks: A delicious, inventive pop up called Lunchpad SF. The Lunchpad has been serving lunch and brunch for the last three years, transforming this hip evening hangout in to a
Two Hands Wine. Australia. The birthplace of Shiraz. The wild frontier. All of these things conjure up images of the pioneering spirit of the Aussie wine industry. With Two Hands Wines, this story continues with quality, not compromise, from some of South Australia’s best known wine
Tucked away in a corner of Napa Valley known as Oak Knoll, the Materra Cunat Family Vineyards sneaks up on you out of the bucolic vineyards of the east side of Napa Valley. This 50 acre property was purchased by the family in 2007, and
I love Spain. In fact, I have had the good fortune to have visited five times in five years. In the heart of Spain’s most well known wine region, Rioja, Bodegas Classica brings you Hacienda Lopez de Haro, a Vintae project. Focusing on revolutionizing the
I love to create; specifically, I love to create cocktails from amazing ingredients. Being a Bay Area native and a Sonoma County resident (well, mostly), when I found out about Stolen Fruit Cocktail Mixers, I was excited to get my hands on them. Created by wine
