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.
Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005 $23.99 (90 pts.)
90 Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005. We were fortunate to enjoy this wine on Thanksgiving in the company of friends and family. Unlike most Sauvignon Blancs,...
‘WineTales’ podcast premiere: A Napa interview with Peju winemaker Sara Fowler
Welcome to the premiere episode of WineTales, a new podcast series produced by StarkSilverCreek!
Come along with us as we discover the stories, the people...
Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004 $7.99 (83 pts.)
83 Jacob's Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004. An average wine, with no special qualities despite it’s apparently strong heritage and Barossa roots. Not jammy. That’s...
Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005 $9.99 (87 pts.)
87 Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005. This is an easy-going, friendly wine. Fruit-forward with vanilla accents and agreeable on finish. Nice pop of...
Silver Oak Cellars release day February 7 just announced: Big Napa Cab lovers rejoice!
If you're a big Napa Cab lover, mark your calendar for February 7. One of the most respected producers of classic, bold Napa Cabs...
MSI Wind review: Going places without breaking the bank or your back
I'm amazed at what you can get for $350.
‘The Stark Naked Report’ Podcast #5: Visiting Napa wineries, Mamma Mia! review, ’97 Bollinger and sushi
The Stark Naked Report #5: January 13, 2009
Visiting Napa wineries along highway 29 in wine country including Artesa, Turnbull, Cakebread and Sequoia Grove
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2007 $11.99 (87 pts.)
Perfect on its own, I see this less about food pairing than just pure, easy, quality drinkability.
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005 $17.99 (89 pts.)
The black current and vanilla were wonderful with seared lamb.
Stark Insider week in review: Bunnies, Loreto, Napa and Que Sera, Sera
With the first full week of 2009 behind us, it's time for a quick recap of the activity here on Stark Insider. Thanks to...