Stark Insider week in review: Birds, Bucerias, ‘Wine Tales’ and Napa
If you’re on the West Coast I’m sure you’re enjoying this heat wave… although I hope it doesn’t mean an upcoming drought and another bad…
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Sushi anniversary dinner, years in the making
No more poignant way to a man's heart than through his belly!
Peju Estate Bottled Merlot, Napa Valley 2005 $35 (88 pts.)
I could detect little tannins which would make it a nice solo drinker.
‘The Happening’: Being chased by wind and talking to plants marks another low for M. Night
By the time the protagonists are running from the wind during the climax of M. Night’s ‘The Happening’ , like some kind of Frankenstein version of The…
Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005 $23.99 (90 pts.)
90 Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005. We were fortunate to enjoy this wine on Thanksgiving in the company of friends and family. Unlike most Sauvignon Blancs, it…
Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004 $7.99 (83 pts.)
83 Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004. An average wine, with no special qualities despite it’s apparently strong heritage and Barossa roots. Not jammy. That’s good.…
Poll: What won’t you sacrifice?
Interesting statistics from a poll in the latest issue of Money Magazine, February 2009 on page 20. When asked the question of what they were…
Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005 $9.99 (87 pts.)
87 Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005. This is an easy-going, friendly wine. Fruit-forward with vanilla accents and agreeable on finish. Nice pop of cherry.…
Silver Oak Cellars release day February 7 just announced: Big Napa Cab lovers rejoice!
If you’re a big Napa Cab lover, mark your calendar for February 7. One of the most respected producers of classic, bold Napa Cabs is…
‘The Stark Naked Report’ Podcast #5: Visiting Napa wineries, Mamma Mia! review, ’97 Bollinger and sushi
The Stark Naked Report #5: January 13, 2009 Visiting Napa wineries along highway 29 in wine country including Artesa, Turnbull, Cakebread and Sequoia Grove Oh…