We like the idea of starting a new trend, while pushing the envelope at the same time. We could say that our manner of trend-setting began when the Monks at our Abbey started the process of wine making in this region. Granted, we should give credit to the Romans for ...

... always the same: I missed my constant contact with people and the adrenaline rush of making “the deal ... discussions with some people who are interested in what I have to offer.” Wine International also reports...

You know how I am sucker for celebs who cross-over into the world of wine. And, this celeb is such a reminder of my youth that it demands some coverage. Did you watch Beverly Hills 90210? Don’t pretend like you were too cool or too young or too old. It ...

Robert Parker names Dr. Jay Miller as replacement for Pierre Rovani at the Wine Advocate That was fast, but, who wouldn’t want to work for the most influential wine critic, getting the chance to taste thousands of wines every year while traveling the world? O.K. that guy , but I’m ...

Most likely, if you’re a fan of Pinot, you’ve heard of Gary Ferrell, Rochioli Vineyards, and Williams Selyem. These three producers have been making some of the best Pinot Noir to come out of California, and they’re all located in the Russian River Valley. The San Francisco Chronicle’s wine editor, ...

Dry Riesling? The 2005 Dry Riesling from the Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard beat out 702 other wines to earn the Governor’s Cup or “best white wine” and “best of show.” Last years warmer growing season allowed for a broader wine, according to Wiemer, that isn’t typical for the Lakes. Only ...

Merry Edwards has been in the wine industry for a long time. She had a run at Mount Eden Winery in 1974, received acclaim while making wine at Matanzas Creek Winery, had a rise and fall in the 80’s with the family run Merry Vintners, consulted for a while, and ...

Jon Bonné, of MSN fame , is officially the new editor of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Wine section (announced on October 11th by Jon himself), and has jumped in head first with the front page article: North stars - Washington wines reach for the stratosphere . A nice piece, and ...

I had a chance to sit down with couple Bay Area Wine Bloggers last week, Alder of Vinography and John from Corkdork, and taste through some new releases from Cameron Hughes Wines. Cameron lead the tasting that was put on by Kimberly Charles of Charles Communications in San Francisco, and ...

In an article entitled Cabernet Sauvignon to Buy Now , appearing in Wine Enthusiast this month, recommendations are made to buy wines like Château Latour 2003 Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages 2003 Pauillac, Château Mouton-Rothschild 2003 Pauillac, Shafer 2002 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Creek 2002 Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert ...