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…
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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…
Review: ‘4000 Miles’ at A.C.T.
There are bright moments, but ultimately sparks do not fly.
RIM touts BlackBerry app sharing, but is it enough?
BlackBerry 10 is almost here. I checked the BlackBerry channel on YouTube. With over 50 million views it has healthy traffic. Clearly people are still…
What, no more Android news?!
Is Google's Android OS maturing? We've heard rumors of Key Lime Pie, and Google's X Phone. There's some nice new handsets from Sony, and even…
Stark Sips: Silver Oak Cellars
By Napa Cab standards, the prices ($70 Alexander Valley, $110 Napa Valley) aren't earth shattering expensive. Sure, they're likely not daily drinkers for most of…
Microsoft announces $899 64GB Surface Pro will ship Feb. 9
Microsoft Surface Pro specs include a 10.6-inch high-definition display, Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, microSDXC slot, and pressure sensitive stylus. A…
Watch out Sonoma, here comes Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri, the energetic star chef, and host of Food Network shows such as Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, has bought a 5-acre property in the…
The Ghost of Nick’s Cove
Nick's Cove and Cottages is a romantic getaway located just north of San Francisco. In this Stark Insider TV episode I encounter fresh seafood, a…
A Cover-Up in Napa (and an incredible Shiner)
One of the main perps appears to be operating out of Robert Sinskey Vineyards. I go deep. I go inside. I even go to a…