HEITZ MARTHA’S VINEYARD CABERNET; REVISITING THE 1980S
A priceless collection of thirty year old Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernets provokes stories about Joe Heitz, a Napa Valley pioneer.
HOW CAN HUMDRUM CALIFORNIA SPARKLERS CALL THEMSELVES CHAMPAGNE? A BRIEF HISTORY
Cheap American sparklers have the word Champagne on their labels. Isn't that forbidden? "Champagne" is supposed to be reserved for only a specific region of France. How did the Americans get away with it?
2016 BORDEAUX VINTAGE; PERSONAL OVERVIEW
Impressions about the 2016 vintage, another great one, from a massive tasting of around 90 labels across the region.
CHRISTMAS IN JORDAN
A chic, sumptuous Christmas affair at Jordan Winery in Sonoma, the most elegant we've ever experienced.
STORE LABEL WINE; IS THERE A PROBLEM?
Store brands may work out for peanuts or soap, but do they work out for wine?
RESTAURANT SCREW UPS, HANDLED DIFFERENTLY
A celebrated high-end restaurant displays arrogance with its screw up while a local unknown deals with it properly. A little humility goes a long way in building good will.