Clinton Stark

Somehow, some way, I managed to survive a week here surrounded by two Kao women, with Loni's sister in town from Toronto for a visit. Thank goodness I spend part of my evenings and weekends reviewing wine! Well, okay, it was actually a lot of fun. I'm not sure...

There are plenty of great wines out there. Recently I read that it's now less about choosing a bad wine then a boring wine — suggesting wine-making has progressed to the point where a respectable label should give you at least an acceptable showing. Of course, in practice this...

Last December we ran our "All Things Canadian" series as we enjoyed a snowy week with family and friends up in my hometown of Ottawa, Canada. It seems like Obama made quite a positive impression on this government town as he completed his first official trip outside of U.S. borders...

Today, the Napa Valley Marriott asked on Twitter if a list of wineries that use Twitter existed. I'm guessing plenty of responses came in, as is usually the case when a challenge or contest is posted on Twitter. Shortly after, napamarriott posted a response that indeed included a link to...

82 Beringer Founder's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2005. A little boring, but not entirely bad. Light traces of fruit including blackberry and cassis. Some tannins thankfully provide some structure. Beringer produces much better than this value label. $7.99 — C.S.

88 Kathryn Kennedy Lateral, Saratoga 2004. An elegant Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot (54%), Cab Franc (21%), Cab Sauvignon (20%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Nose is wonderfully balanced with berries, slight chocolate with hints of vanilla. Complex in the mouth with lots to discover, long finish. Pair with grilled meats, paella. $36...

Everyone knows Napa, but it's larger, and arguably prettier, neighbor to the West is a wine adventure not to be missed. On many weekends, Loni and I have enjoyed a leisurely drive up highway 101, through San Francisco, and up to Bodega Bay for some coastal touring, spa hunting...

Inside word has it that Alaska is going to replace the...

Founded in 2004 by Michael Mondavi, Folio Fine Wine Partners of Napa is part agency, part importer and part winery. At last count, they represent over 30 different brands, including this 2006 Hangtime Pinot from Carneros. The casual tasting room, or as they call it the "Folio Winemakers' Studio",...