Each week, I like to spotlight a wine that has truly stood out—whether for its unique character, the story behind its creation, or simply the pure joy it brings. This week’s pick – the 2021 Ridge Vineyards Falanghina is no exception. I’m excited to feature this wine not just for its exceptional quality and food-friendly…
Pairing 2020 Vino Vasai Cabernet Sauvignon with Hearty Beef Nilaga #WinePW
This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend group is exploring pairings with Oregon wine, and for my contribution, I’m pairing the 2020 Vino Vasai Cabernet Sauvignon with hearty Beef Nilaga. Why this pairing? It all started when we took a day trip from our home in Lodi to Lake Tahoe, hoping to escape the scorching ‘Hot-Tober’ heatwave….
Wine of the Week; 2017 Copain Baker Ranch Syrah
Each week, I like to spotlight a wine that has truly stood out—whether for its unique character, the story behind its creation, or simply the pure joy it brings. This week’s pick – the 2017 Copain Baker Ranch Syrah is no exception. I’m spotlighting this exceptional wine because… Syrah! It’s my favorite grape variety, and when…
Wine of the Week; 2023 Markus Wine Co. Gruner Vetliner
Each week, I like to spotlight a wine that has truly stood out—whether for its unique character, the story behind its creation, or simply the pure joy it brings. This week’s pick – the 2023 Markus Wine Co. Grüner Veltliner is no exception. “Grüner Veltliner is not just chic at the moment; it deserves a…
Wine of the Week: 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Beduccini
Each week, I like to spotlight a wine that has truly stood out —whether for its unique character, the story behind its creation, or simply the pure joy it brings. This week’s pick – the 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Beduccini is no exception. From the moment I poured this wine into the glass, and sniffed…
Uncorking Heritage: Tasting Post & Vine’s Sustainably-Farmed, Old Vine Wines
A couple of years ago, during a lunch at the UC Davis Influencer Wine Bootcamp, I had the pleasure of meeting Rebekah Wineburg, a distinguished alumna of UC Davis’s Viticulture and Enology program. Our paths first crossed at Steve Matthiasson’s home ranch, where she shared her passion for winemaking. When I casually mentioned that I…
Savoring the Legacy: Exploring the Best of Flora Springs’ Flagship Wines
In 2020, Flora Springs, a beloved Napa Valley institution with deep roots in the region, began a new chapter in its rich history. The Komes family, who had owned the property since Jerry and Flora purchased it in 1977, announced the sale of the winery estate to Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a distinguished name from…
Sustainability Meets Excellence: Inside the Legacy of Domaine Bousquet Wines
Domaine Bousquet (pronounced Boo-skay), nestled in the high-altitude region of Tupungato in Argentina’s Uco Valley, is a family-owned winery that blends rich tradition with a forward-looking approach to winemaking. Established in 1997 by Jean Bousquet, a fourth-generation winemaker from France’s Languedoc region, the winery was born from Jean’s vision of combining Old World craftsmanship with…
Food Pairing Lab; Pairing Paella Negra with Spanish Wines from Four Regions
Recently, I received four media sample wines from Spain, each hailing from a distinct and renowned region: Rueda, Rías Baixas, Rioja, and Sherry. Inspired by this diverse selection, I decided to prepare one of my favorite classic Spanish dishes, Paella Negra, to explore how well it would pair with each of these exciting wines.. In…
Uncorking a Thrilling Mystery: Book Review of Steven Laine’s “Jupiter’s Blood”
As a wine enthusiast and avid reader, I’m always on the lookout for novels that combine my passions. Steven Laine’s Jupiter’s Blood does just that, offering a gripping mystery intertwined with contemporary issues that kept me hooked from start to finish. Synopsis In Jupiter’s Blood, readers are introduced to Dante Lombardi, a distinguished Master Sommelier…