No Reservations Wine Tasting – Heitz Wine 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…

2013 ZAP Zinfandel Festival Recap!

Last week I attended the 22nd Annual Zinfandel Festival.  It’s hosted by the Zinfandel Advocates & Producers (“ZAP”).  This was my second year attending this mother of all things Zinfandel event. I attended two of the four events – Epicuria Food & Zin Pairings on Thursday, and the Grand Tasting on Saturday. Epicuria Epicuria, a “gourmet adventure”, is a walk around tasting…

Wine of the Week; 2005 Domaine Carneros Le Rêve

Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out.  My Wine Of The Week is the 2005 Domaine Carneros Le Rêve The Winery Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by Champagne Taittinger of France in partnership with Kobrand Corporation. It is located in…

T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…2007 Schramsberg Crémant Demi-Sec

Looking for a bubbly to match with desserts? Give this one a try!

Can “Better” and “Best” wines be found at “Destination” Wineries?

Can great wine be found at a “destination” winery?

Valentine’s Day Weekend Starter – A Taste of Schramsberg Sparkling Wines!

Great start to V-Day weekend – Tasting flight of Schramsberg Sparkling Wines