2004 Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Cabernet
There are hundreds of Shiraz, and also Shiraz Cabernet blends coming out of Australia. This one, a 2004 from Jacob’s Creek, is a budget priced…
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Holiday Gift Idea: A Great Stocking Stuffer for Wine Lovers
Want to open that nice bottle of wine, but uncertain you'll be able to finish it off in one sitting? Fear not. With this clever,…
Holiday Gift Idea: Making Delicious Espresso the Easy Way with Nespresso
There's making espresso the hardcore Italian way with levers, pullies, lots of hand waving, machine-like whines and grinds, and then there is Nespresso. If you're...
2005 Bogle Petite Sirah – A Good Friend You Can Count On
This one’s a keeper. When perusing the shelves at the local wine shops, I’m looking for a mix: daily, weekly and monthly wines. It’s easy…
Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar Review: 49er Roll Rocks
I was in Sacramento, CA this week speaking at a Government Technology event on Interactive Government. The evening prior I stopped by Mikuni restaurant by…
2006 Virgin Vines Shiraz – Richard Branson’s Wine Marketing Impresses, the Wine Not so Much
Aren’t the Brits cheeky little ones? Billionaire Brits are a whole different game. Case in point: Sir Richard Branson; a Rolling Stone loving thrill seeking…
2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
With cooler months ahead, red wines will continue to be the focus of my reviews. So I figured it was time to write about a…
Ehlers Estate Winery Harvest Party: Celebrating a Great 2008 in Wine Country
Delicious Paella and great wine at the Harvest Party. What greater way to unwind from a demanding trip all over Europe than a nice relaxing…
2005 Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco Wine Review
If you’re heading to Costco this weekend, here’s another good Cab to add to your wine list. From a new producer, Merryvale, established just 2…
Petroni Vineyards Featured in Sonoma Magazine Fall 2008
Just finished a whirlwind tour of Brussels, Ghents and Bruges. Many photos and stories to share when I get back. My day started at 7…