My wife and I do more than our fair share of wine tasting. We’ve hit all the major wine regions in California (and a few minor ones too;-), along with some tasting in Oregon, Spain and Champagne. From time to time we have a wine tasting experience that stands above the rest, and is everything…
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No Reservations Wine Tasting – Stage Left Cellars
My wife and I do more than our fair share of wine tasting. We’ve hit all the major wine regions in California (and a few minor ones too;-), along with some tasting in Oregon, Spain and Champagne. From time to time we have a wine tasting experience that stands above the rest, and is everything…
The Best of the 9th Annual Urban Wine Xperience
I attended the sold-out East Bay Vintner’s Alliance (“EBVA”) 9th Annual Urban Wine Xperience held on August 2nd on the Ferry Lawn at vibrant Jack London Square in Oakland. EBVA, is an association representing more than 20 East Bay (primarily Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland) Urban wineries. It’s a great opportunity to taste all the best artisanal wines made in…
9th Annual Urban Wine Xperience
One of the things I love most about living in the East Bay. It’s a wine-lovers paradise. Napa Valley, Sonoma, the Santa Cruz Mountain, and Livermore Valley wine regions are all within a 90 minute or so drive. Even so, I frequently find myself also taking advantage of the East Bay’s Urban Wine Country, which includes a dozens of…
The Best of North Coast Rhone Wines
I attended the North Coast (California) Chapter of the Rhone Rangers (“NCRR”) tasting last month. The tasting was held in Oakland, at Campovida’s Taste of Place Oakland. With the Rhone Rangers riding into the Bay Area next week, April 5-6 for the 17th Annual Rhone Rangers San Francisco Bay Area Weekend Celebration of American Rhones, I thought I’d share some of my favorites…
Coming This Weekend – Urban Wine Xperience!
Looking for a great way to sample wines without driving too far? Try the urban wine experience – coming this weekend, Saturday August 18th!