Kent is the winemaker of Green Truck Cellars , a small Pinot producer in Napa Valley. And when I say small, I’m talking 400-500 cases small. Earlier this year he traveled to France on a journey to discover more about the barrels he was using; how they were made, how the wood was selected and harvested, how the craft of cooperage is performed, and finally to visit and see for himself some...

’ve changed my tune, though, and it happened because of pina coladas. Tried one. Liked ... , will be used for the topping.                                      PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE crust: 2 c...

Piña Napa Valley, the single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon producer, has announced the appointment of a new assistant winemaker. Macario Montoya, who has served as Piña’s Cellar Master for the past year, has now assumed the role of assistant winemaker, where he will team with winemaker Anna Monticelli . A Bay ...

Tasting notes:Big nose of blackberry and chocolateRich, chewy texture on the palateLong, velvety finish, dark and brooding with black currant and mochaGreat wine! You know you have something special when the wine seems to evolve in the glass and actually gets better and better throughout the evening. This was the ...

Up next in our on-going series of 2007 harvest interviews with local winemakers is Anna Monticelli, winemaker at Piña Napa Valley . The Cork Board’s full 2007 harvest coverage can be found here . CB: How would you characterize the 2007 harvest thus far? We’re not looking for predictions on ...

A branch of the Vintners' Cellars franchise has just opened up in my town. Has anyone tried it, and what did you think of the results...

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