Jean-Charles Boisset, the James Bond of wine (Video)
As Jean-Charles Boisset presided over the Buena Vista Winery celebration which featured 3 national anthems, 2 mayors, 1 Count celebrating his 200th birthday, a proclamation,…
Food & Wine
Food and wine adventures in California and beyond. Restaurant reviews, recipes, wine tastings, and culinary trends with a creative twist.
Wine and Wishes
"The bottom line is the kids." says Hoss Zaré, executive chef and owner of Zaré at Fly Trap. "We're here to raise money for their…
Stark Insider TV: Silver Oak Cellars with Chef Orsini
"Long live the truffle!" Join me as I head to Silver Oak in Napa for a wood oven pizza demo by Chef Orsini, followed by…
Best Wine Blogs 2013
I've culled my RSS feeds, Googled the Web, and am pleased to present the best wine blogs for 2013. Napa may never be the same…
In Wine Country: Passport to Dry Creek Valley
"There’s welcome quiet, and beauty; not a franchise in sight. No Starbucks. No Home Depot. No Fry’s. What on earth is a guy to do?…
Wine of the Week: Lasseter Chemin de Fer, Sonoma Valley
Pixar animator John Lasseter combines his love for southern France, trains, and wine in this delightful red blend, the Stark Insider wine of the week.
Margrit Mondavi receives Monteith Trophy for contributions to wine industry (Video)
The First Lady of Napa Valley, Margrit Mondavi, the 30th person to receive the prestigious award, was honored at a luncheon yesterday at the Robert…
Wine Writing This Week (Not Last Week) – We’re still poodles, Jim!
From Robert Parker and Angelina Jolie to the Napa Truffle Festival and Wine Videos, we go 'round the horn. Here's the top wine writing ever…
Wine of the Week: Amapola Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley
Hands down, Sonoma produces some of the best Cabs and Chards.
Truffles in America (Video)
I speak with Chef Ken Frank (La Toque, Napa), Michael Tusk (Quince), Nicola Chessa (Valentino), and Marco Gubbiotti (La Bastiglia, Italy) to glean as much…