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Tasting in the sun at Titus Vineyards
Arriving at Titus Vineyards on our last day in California wine country I wasn’t exactly sure we were in the right place. The small white country house, at the front of the vineyards seemed out of place compared to the gigantic wineries that dot the Napa Valley. In fact Titus doesn’t have a... (more)
Sights and observations from Yountville’s Festival of Lights
Last Friday, when many were out looking for amazing deals on Black Friday, we made our way up to Yountville for the kick-off of the annual Festival of Lights. Having not been in years past, we were not quite sure what to expect.
We did know there would be plenty of food, wine and other... (more)
Southbound
Last weekend I headed southbound down I-5, but it was no vacation. I was moving from the Willamette Valley to the Napa Valley. I was migrating from pinot noir to cabernet sauvignon. It was less than a ten hour drive, but it’s worlds apart. Cabernet and pinot may both be wines, but they have... (more)
Robert Parker interrupts my interview with Janet Myers of Mt Veeder Winery !!
After attending the acclaimed wine critic Robert Parker's Napa based tasting of 20 of the top 2005 Bordeaux wines (all 1st growths plus the Cheval Blanc and Pavie crowd), I attended a private Dinner at Press restaurant in St. Helena in honor of Parker. Although the place was packed (with Napa's... (more)
Chiarello’s Bottega restaurant to open December 5th
On Wednesday we noticed the blinders around Chef Michael Chiarello’s long-awaited Yountville restaurant, Bottega, had come down and there was a flurry of activity. Yesterday (Thanksgiving) was much quieter, but the activity level was once again quite high this morning–and for good... (more)
COPIA is closed, many Napans want it replaced with a movie theater
We should have know something big was up when we took the little one out for a stroll over the weekend through Oxbow Public Market (partially to check out the new Hog Island Oyster Co. setup) and out over to COPIA. You see, the little guy loves the long flowing water fountain that leads the way... (more)
Yates Family Vineyard, Mount Veeder Appellation, Napa
Michael and Lynn Yates and their daughters Whitney and Mary operate the 35 acre Yates family vineyard in Mount Veeder, Napa Valley. I tasted their 2005 Cheval, a small production (98 cases, $45) of 100% Cabernet Franc of exceptional balance and finesse, with forward red fruit tamed by evident... (more)
Where to taste wine on Thanksgiving Day in the Napa Valley
For those of you visiting the Napa Valley next week for the Thanksgiving holiday, or for those locals who may be looking to do a bit of tasting before your Thanksgiving feast, we’ve come up with five solid options for you. Many local wineries are closed on Thanksgiving Day, but most (if not... (more)
Cork Bits: ideas for your Napa Valley weekend
Well, the final weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. Here are a couple Napa Valley events scheduled for this weekend that you may want to check out. Also, don’t forget to check out our events calendar for more upcoming activities or to submit your future event.
Saturday,... (more)
White House serves a pricey Napa Valley wine, CNN tries to stir up some controversy
Late last week CNN ran a story detailing the menu (food and drink) that was on tap for a White House dinner to kick-off the G-20 summit.
As world leaders assembled to discuss the global economic situation, CNN reported they were due to enjoy a Shafer Vineyards Cabernet “Hillside Select”... (more)
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