“All Things Canadian” re-visited: Obama BeaverTail edition
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,…
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.
Twitter and the wine industry: Micro-blogging, marketing and waxing poetic
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…
Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2005 $7.99 (82 pts.)
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…
Kathryn Kennedy Lateral, Saratoga California 2004 $36 (88 pts.)
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…
Sonoma County AVAs: A guide
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…
Loreto rumor alert: Air lift upgrades coming?
Inside word has it that Alaska is going to replace the...
Hangtime Pinot Noir, Carneros 2006 review and a look at Michael Mondavi’s Folio Wine
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…
Week in review: Clam bake, cocktail heaven and Tenuta barrel tasting
Okay things are really heating up! Guest blogs posts continue to come in, and not only are they entertaining and informative, but also well written…
2008 California grape production numbers released, yield down 6 percent
I’ve been hearing all about a reduced yield in the 2008 growing season for California vineyards for quite some time now. Up in Napa we…