2006 Tenuta Vineyards Chardonnay, Livermore Valley $18 (88 pts.)
88 Tenuta Vineyards Chardonnay, Livermore Valley 2006. A great wine. Clean, refreshing Chardonnay with a nice balance of lemon and just enough oak to give…
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Naked Lounge, Sacramento: Coffee, electricity, internet…will work
One of my colleague’s favorite spots in Sacramento, California is the Naked Lounge, a coffee shop that offers all the concoctions one can extract from…
Thursday in Loreto
Thursday dawned bright and warm. Not a cloud in the sky and the air was quiet. It would have been a great day to be…
Science and wine: New “Delicious” muscadine grape developed in University lab
Winemaking has always been known to be part art, part science. You never think about it, swirling, tasting and enjoying that elegant Pinot without a care…
‘Toast of the Town’ wine and food tasting in San Francisco
How can you not enjoy yourself when surrounded by over 500 premium wines and spirits served up in style in an old theater setting? Billed…
Tuesday in Loreto
The sun came up this morning with more than a few clouds in the sky and unfortunately lots of wind dropping the temperature you feel…
Even Godzilla likes good wine in Japanese remake of ‘Sideways’
I’m not exactly sure what to make of this. Don’t know if it’s really news. Or even interesting for that matter. But it does seem…
Cocola Bakery, Santana Row: Dine elsewhere, get your desserts here
My favorite: Millefeuille/Napoleon ($4.60), described as, "Layers of puff pastry, whip & orange pastry cream, fresh strawberry and fondant".
Village California Bistro & Wine Bar, Santana Row: West Coast good eats and drinks
While my sister was in town, I decided to show her around the shopping mecca of San Jose, California. For those that live in the…
Weekly digest #12: Loreto & Tahoe adventures continue, Napa, and kids that are too smart
Every week I learn something new. This time: kids are way too smart. Don’t be fooled. As I discovered as a judge at the Synopsys…