WINE The Astonishing Food-Friendly Sauvignon Blancs of California June 23, 2021 I’ve been so wrong about Sauvignon Blanc for so long that it took me a little while to recalibrate. I …
WINE TASTING NOTE: 2019 Pfendler Vineyards Pinot Noir May 12, 2021 I hadn’t expected to open the 2019 Pfendler Vineyards Pinot Noir, the evening I opened it, but it had been a …
WINE One to Watch: Ram’s Gate Winery Grows in Stature October 26, 2020 Perched upon the rolling hills that define the landscape of Sonoma County’s Carneros AVA, Ram’s Gate Winery holds court as …
WINE You Should Look Up That Old (Wine) Crush October 09, 2020 Stuart Scott, the late ESPN sportscaster, had a number of catchphrases; my favorite was, “I’m not a player—I just crush …
WINE TASTING NOTE: Fort Ross Pinot Noir October 01, 2020 I have a friend who, in recent years, has taken an annual visit to Sonoma with her husband. They spend …
WHISKEY A Virtual Tasting with Sonoma Distilling Company September 28, 2020 The terroir of Sonoma County is divided into 18 separate areas, a fact which alone demonstrates the amazing geographical variety …
SPIRITS WHISKEY WINE Here’s a Roundup of Re-Openings June 26, 2020 Last week, the New York Times had a great long piece talking with wineries, distilleries and other food-and-drink related businesses …
WINE Proposing a Toast to Winemaking Mothers May 08, 2020 Mother’s Day will unfold quite differently this year. Maybe you’ll Zoom with your mom. Perhaps you’ll do a drive-by and …
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