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In Wine Country: A Wine Blog

Godfather, can Petite Sirah become the next Pinot Noir?
Family Business

I half-expected FBI agents to swarm the place. Although, befitting the rolling hills and expansive, country terrain, I’d bet they’d roll up in Ford pick-ups, not 1941 Master Deluxe Two-Door Sedans.

Wine Events

Then Mr. Concannon said, “I just love all Canadians.” We talked hockey, the history of Concannon, his new wine bar (hey, he’s the ultimate sales guy at heart no?).

Bubbles, Iron Horse, Sonoma
Toasting the Cold War

Rumor has it that we can thank a fine bubbly for ending the Cold War. Imagine Reagan and Gorbachev toasting to that.

Thumbs Up Clos Pegase
In Wine Country

Le Pouce, as it is called in French, was designed by French sculptor César Baldaccini in 1963.

Unplanned visit to Woodward Canyon Winery
wine attraction

Rick Small & Darcey Fugman-Small, produce wines made from estate fruit grown on their 41-acre organic estate vineyard.

Big Brother selling wine in Pennsylvania
The Napa-matron

Would you buy wine from a machine that looks like this hulking monster?

Foodography: A visual exploration of Dean & Deluca
In Wine Country
06.23.10

The aroma of roasted coffee beans welcomes you. After smelling Cabernets, Merlots, and Chardonnays, the change of pace is welcomed.

Robert Parker tastes the Blogosphere
Wine and New Media
06.04.10

Few personalities are as polarizing to an industry as Robert Parker. He almost single-handedly created the …

Merriam Vineyards ’05 Russian River Valley Merlot paired with pastrami panini
When September Ends
05.26.10

Located on the edge of the Russian River Valley, you’d expect some nice reds from Merriam …

Wine Blog Awards: Vote for your favorite puppy, plus the not-so-great secret
The Road to Walla Walla
05.25.10

Someone once said that wine bloggers are like little puppies. They jump up and down seeking …

Star Chefs & Vintners Gala lights up San Francisco and WineTube TV
WineTube TV
05.21.10

According to organizers the Star Chefs and Vintners Gala at the Fort Mason center was a …

by Chris Wright VIDEO
WineTube TV: Toast of the Town San Francisco
Wine Events
05.14.10

Wine Enthusiast recently held its annual celebration of wine and food, Toast of the Town, here in …

by Chris Wright VIDEO
Wine Events: TAPAS Grand Tasting in San Francisco
What's Happening
05.14.10

The most extensive annual tasting of domestically produced Spanish and Portuguese varietal wines in North America …

Special Napa Film Screening: The Most Dangerous Man in America
What's Happening
05.13.10

ZinHaze Productions and the Napa Film Festival announced a special screening of the 2010 Academy Award-nominated …

Week in Wine: 100 pt. Cardinale, Toast of the Town, Taste of Medocino, Scarecrow unboxing
Dinosaur Bones
04.29.10

What’s it like to taste a vaunted 100-point wine? Well, I along with a few hundred …

Pebble Beach Food & Wine: Lexus Grand Tasting the ultimate epicurian’s fantasy
Calling all foodies!
04.26.10

The rain was pelting down outside. Within the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Grand Tasting Tent …

Wine Marketing: Has Costco updated merchandising to spur sales?
More Approachable?
02.22.10

Something looked different at Costco during my last visit. Look closely at these photos. Notice anything? …

Wine marketing: It’s not a cult winery, it’s “small artisanal” … just like Ferrari?
Handcrafted Thoughts
01.21.10

Welcome to wine marketing, the most mysterious black box of them all. Recently I wrote about …

3 Weekend wine picks available at Costco (1 red, 1 white, 1 surprise)
All Things Wine
01.15.10

With the weekend almost here, chances are you’ll be near a Costco at some point, if …

DIY preview: Wine country inspired candle holder
Another Loni Project
01.06.10

I’m almost finished with the plans and video for another west coast style DIY project!

With …

Harlan Estate wine marketing in action; when less is more?
Can't drive the wine
01.06.10

Harlan Estate marketing sometimes reminds me of Porsche mailers. But without the fun gadgets; just a …