What’s Happening in Wine: 20th Annual Winemakers’ Celebration in Monterey
Wear something white - you want to proudly showcase all of your red wine stains as badges of honor. Don't spit. This is great wine.…
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Savor the flavor of Montgomery, Alabama with Janice Nieder
For a memorable day honoring your taste buds, here are my fave Montgomery foodie picks with choices for both penny pinchers and big spenders.
Stark Insider TV: Rock ‘n Roll Croquet (outtakes)
Mike tells me, "it's far, far more difficult than becoming a Master Somelier." Gauntlet thrown.
Festival del Sole: Spectacular evening of style, celebration at Meadowood gala (Photos)
The Festival del Sole in Napa kicked off in grand style with a stunning evening of food, live performances, Caymus wine, and a spirited croquet…
From Sonoma with Love: A View to a Kill (plus wood fired pizza!)
For wood burning pizza second to none, call ahead to Lambert Bridge winery and book an outdoor cooking class with culinary star Andrea Mugnaini.
Lima lures with fantastic food, sights and shopping
Lima's culinary scene is red-hot, with dozens of talented chefs opening restaurants featuring everything from farm-to-table dining, to molecular gastronomy, to all sorts of exciting…
Travel Idea: Sail away to Napa Valley with America’s Cup
For those visiting San Francisco, Napa Valley will be a popular spot as adventure seekers go from the water soaked to the wine soaked.
Stark Wine of the Week: Gary Farrell Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
For the price, it's heaven sent. Equivalent quality from Napa would likely come in at 2-3x the price.
SF International Wine Competition winners announced, Coppola’s Corey Beck top winemaker (complete list)
The competition saw a 9% increase in wine entries from last year. Big gains were seen in the Cabernet Sauvignon Viognier, Rosé, Sangiovese Blend categories.
Stark Insider Wine Event Pick: ‘Grape to Glass’ in Sonoma
The Russian River Valley now consists of more than 15,000 acres of planted grapevines and produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc,…