Adam Strum, Co-Founder of Wine Enthusiast
At Toast of the Town in San Francisco, we had the good fortune to meet up with Sybil and Adam Strum, the dynamic husband and…
Clinton Stark
Filmmaker and editor at Stark Insider, covering arts, AI & tech, and indie film. Inspired by Bergman, slow cinema and Chipotle. Often found behind the camera or in the edit bay. Peloton: ClintTheMint.
’10 Cars That Sank Detroit’ article a walk down memory lane
Earlier today, I stumbled upon an article that made me take notice. Well, actually it was Loni who just happened to be surfing a Yahoo…
BlackBerry joins in the micro-application game with new App World store
The early reviews are mixed. But at least BlackBerry (or RIM), with the release of their new App World store, are in the game. Is…
2005 Buehler Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley ($20, 85 pts)
85 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2005. This wine is not terrible, but it’s also not great. Just good. We found it a little…
The Loreto Bay and Loreto Baja Web Guide
Welcome! If you’re new to StarkSilverCreek, here’s a quick run-down on all the resources we have gathered over the last 3 years about the Loreto…
Is now the right time for Visa to launch ‘Black’ credit card for $495 per year?
Call me skeptical, but are people ready to line up for a new Visa ‘Black’ credit card with an annual fee of $495 per year?…
2005 Peju Estate Bottled Merlot – Rutherford, Napa Valley ($35, 88 pts)
88 Peju Estate Bottled Merlot, Napa Valley 2005. Here’s an interesting one: a blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah. It works. Nice wine with…
A soirée of fine food, wine, music at ‘Toast of the Town’ San Francisco
a grand, European influenced evening, set in the grand Old Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.
Weekly digest #13: Wine, sushi, espresso and ‘The Kite Runner’
Another busy week here at SSC. We are being invited to more events, be they related to the arts, wine or luxury resorts. Suddenly, our…
2002 Ridge California Grenache/Syrah – Lytton Estate, Dry Creek Valley ($33, 89 pts)
89 Ridge Vineyards California Grenache/Syrah – Lytton Estate, Dry Creek Valley 2002. Here’s an interesting one: a blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah. It…