Answers to more FAQ

Continuing the thread from two columns ago, there are a number of questions about wine that come up quite frequently in conversation.... Continue

Refreshing wines ring in early summer

It really seems like winter completely disappeared right around January 1 this year. You can probably measure the rainfall we’ve... Continue

Wine FAQ

There are two questions about wine that I get asked frequently enough that I think they deserve to be addressed here in this space.... Continue

One decade and going strong

A local Sonoma wine venture that produces some of the consistently greatest Pinot Noirs on the West Coast is celebrating an auspicious... Continue

New year, new directions

When was the last time you tried something new? Have you ever, just on a whim, tried doing something in a completely different manner... Continue

Every day should be Valentine’s Day

Why does every holiday have to have the “perfect wine pairing?” Well, I guess it wouldn’t be a real holiday in this country unless... Continue

Two wine events you must attend

Get ready for a great month of wine events in February here in Sonoma. Two events in particular are really worth your time if you want... Continue

My favorite Sonoma places for holiday cheer

First, I want to wish you holidays full of cheer and happiness! There are times during the often stressful holiday season when one... Continue

Great gifts for wine lovers

It’s that time of year when on top of all of the other gift buying challenges you face, you’ve got someone on your gift list who... Continue

Rising with the winds

These days, most of the time when I find out about a new winery it’s because I’ve heard about it or tasted their Pinot Noir in... Continue