It’s chilly, gray and drizzling where I am. It’s the kind of weather that makes me want to close my laptop, light a fire, and get cozy on the couch with a good book and glass of red wine. The wine I’d want to be sipping is the Smith & Hook 2013 Proprietary Red Blend […]
Petite Sirah
Seduce Your Senses with Fifty Shades of Grey Wine
Want to add some spice to your Valentine’s Day? Or maybe something sweet is more your style? Titillate your taste buds with a glass of Fifty Shades of Grey White Silk or Red Satin, wines inspired by the sensual series. As Anastasia Steele would say, “oh my!” Author and wine enthusiast E.L. James drew inspiration […]
Surprising Lake County Wines
By Maxine Howard What is so surprising about Lake County wines? The surprise is that they’re interesting, well-made, and reasonably priced. Twenty-one wineries from Lake County (just north and east of Napa) showed off their recent vintages at a tasting in San Francisco in September. We only had a chance to sample about a third […]
AG Pick: The Sum 2007
While you’re still trying to figure out the significance of the numbers in Lost, pick up a bottle of The Sum. This red wine from The Seventy Five Wine Company may not help you add up all the mysteries left unanswered in Sunday night’s finale, though it’s an excellent sip as you discuss the numerous […]
Whalebone: A Great Find in Paso Robles
The highlight of my day in Paso Robles was discovering the wines of Whalebone Vineyard. Never heard of it? Neither had I before I came across their tasting barn. But after trying their delicious red wines I’m a huge fan. When I arrived at Whalebone I met Jan Simpson who, along with her husband Bob, […]
A Taste of Los Olivos & Solvang
After a great time at Blackjack Ranch, I headed into downtown Los Olivos. “Main drag” would be a better way to describe it. All the action is on Grand Avenue, a cute few blocks of restaurants, tasting rooms, boutiques and a market. I stopped for lunch at Los Olivos Cafe. The menu is a mix […]