Franciscan Oakville Estate: Wine tasting roundup
Our expectations and excitement level were high as we departed San Jose on a cool and sunny morning to head up to the Franciscan Oakville…
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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…
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.
Northstar at Tahoe: Mikuni Sushi revisited
The sashimi we ordered was fresh and delicious.
Tahoe wine roundup: Ridge vs. Buehler vs. Peju
Although not the primary focus of our recent Tahoe weekend getaway, we did manage to enjoy some wines along with the always fine culinary skills…
Cline Zinfandel, Sonoma 2007 $7.99 (83 pts.)
83 Cline Zinfandel, Sonoma 2007. Good, but not exceptional example of Zin. It definitely tastes young with some harshness that fades slightly after a day. I like…
‘Windows on the World Complete Wine Course’: A must-have book for wine beginners and pros alike
Finding a wine book that is ‘just right’ is not easy. Some writers are too flowery, often evoking unnecessary sensuality and generally “phoofy” language to…
Weekend wine recommendations (value picks)
There are plenty of great wines out there. Recently I read that it’s now less about choosing a bad wine then a boring wine —…
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…
Sauvignon Blanc: You say BLAHNK, I (and the rest of the world) say BLAHN
Some little things in life just make you wonder. Take, for instance, an innocent, grassy wine like Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a simple pleasure enjoyed across…