Wine of the Week: Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley
At $27 this Napa Valley Pinot is a wonderful every day wine. Robert Mondavi Winery has been farming the variety since 1969, and the experience…
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Eat, Play, Absolutely Love Euphoria
Euphoria, the 4-day festival full of amazing music, food and drink just wrapped up its seventh winning season in surprisingly hip, Greenville, South Carolina. Find…
Report: Amazon to sell wine online “in time for holidays”
Regarding competition, if Amazon does create an online wine marketplace, I see the move potentially impacting Costco, the largest retailer of wine in the U.S.
Wine of the Week: Celebrate like a Giant with Mumm Napa
When in California (or from bubbly sourced anywhere but the province of Champagne, France) you'll be celebrating with sparkling wine.
Where the Living is Easy: Bellingham, Washington (Travel Tips)
Travel writer Janice Nieder shares some tips and secrets for those looking to explore the little town of Bellingham, Washington. Find out where to stay,…
Napa Vintners to broadcast ‘Harvest Live’ on Ustream #HL12
Social media brings crush to viewers in real time. 'Harvest Live' on Ustream will be hosted at five iconic Napa Valley vineyards: Trinchero Napa Valley,…
Robert Parker to be inducted into 2013 Vintners Hall of Fame
In addition to Parker, the inductees include winemaking pioneer Meredith “Merry” Edwards, legendary wine writer Frank Schoonmaker, and labor leader Cesar Chavez.
Review: Restaurant Gary Danko, San Francisco
Chef Danko favorites included Ahi Tuna (gorgeously plated as a butterfly), the Lobster Risotto (creamy, but not mashy), the Crispy Egg Polenta (absolute perfection), and…
A salute to wine harvest 2012
Images of late night vineyard activity (much of it well past midnight), especially in Sonoma and Napa, light up my Facebook feed, and I thought…
Beach Towns: 5 of our Fave Activities at Long Beach Peninsula
The headlining event at the Long Beach Peninsula in Washington State might be walking the beaches, oohing and ahhing over the Pacific Ocean views, but…