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…
Food & Wine
Food and wine adventures in California and beyond. Restaurant reviews, recipes, wine tastings, and culinary trends with a creative twist.
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…
‘Love and War’ Molten Chocolate Cake
The first time I tasted Molten Chocolate Cake was at Zibibbo in Palo Alto. It was a birthday dinner that I had arranged for a…
Tomo Sushi, Austin Texas: Never thought I’d love an ex-girlfriend
No this is not the lyrics to a Katy Perry song. Tomo Sushi was started by two friends. Steve owns the Austin location. The other…
Cline Zinfandel, Sonoma 2007
After Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, our feisty new world grape, Zinfandel, is the third most planted red grape in California. It has a polarizing personality.…
Scholz Garten, Austin Texas: Oldest business in Texas for a reason
For lunch today my colleague and a customer brought me to Scholz Garten. A local stomping ground since 1866 when it was first opened by…
Napa Valley wine tasting: Inside the barrel room at Sequoia Grove
Ever wondered what a Napa Valley winery wine barrel room looks like? Loni takes an inside look at Sequoia Grove where we were fortunate to…
Artesa Cabernet Franc, Alexander Valley 2005 Limited Release: French oak style is on the money
Artesa is a spectacular winery with sweeping views of the Napa Valley. Although its architecture is distinctively modern, its wines are enjoyably classic. On a…
SouPerBowl or SuperBowl? Outtake from Livermore wine country
Things go wrong when I interrupt the talent. This is the abbreviated PG version. (yes, Loni, you were and are right!)
Follow us on Twitter on today’s Livermore wine country tour
It’s another weekend wine country tour! This time to Livermore in Northern California’s East Bay (Google map) region near towns like Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon…