Category: Wine

On October 13, more than 750 attendees enjoyed tasting Pinot Noir and sparkling selections from 66 wineries at Healdsburg Plaza, marking a record-breaking fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin. The Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza event generated over $224,000 in funds, as announced by the…

Judith Martin, often referred to as Miss Manners, addresses a query about the etiquette surrounding pouring your own wine at a restaurant. DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I do not dine out frequently, but when we do, we enjoy treating ourselves to a nice restaurant and typically order a…

Fine wines can sometimes be discovered in the most unexpected locations. Do you recall Chris Forest and his unique convenience store and gas station named Alcohol By Volume located in Cleveland’s Edgewater neighborhood? Shortly after my article in February highlighting Forest’s extraordinary establishment, whispers began about a similar venue in…

Paul Giamatti, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, and Thomas Haden Church celebrated their win of the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture for the wine country comedy “Sideways.” (Photo by Jeff Vespa Archive/WireImage) Anytime is an ideal moment to explore Buellton, located in the scenic wine…

It has been two years since Piala Restaurant unveiled the flavors of Georgian cuisine in Sonoma County. (And if you’ve never tried khinkali, the famed Georgian dumpling, can you truly say you’ve experienced life?) To mark this occasion, Piala will host a supra, a traditional Georgian feast, from noon to…

A 2023 blend from Bhutan Wine Company marks the inaugural wine from the Kingdom of Bhutan, with a 2024 Chenin Blanc set to follow. Bhutan Wine Company’s Paro Vineyard In 2017, a couple, Mike Juergens and Ann Cross, visited Bhutan to participate in the country’s international marathon. After finishing the…

One of the pioneering Super Tuscans in Chianti is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, showcasing that Bolgheri is not the sole region acclaimed for its exceptional Super Tuscan wines. Tuscan house with vineyards It is hard to fathom that Tuscany was once a region plagued by poverty, desolation, and despair, whereas…

Pouring wine into glasses Could each bottle of wine represent a “personal statement” of the winemaker along with their narrative? Is that a necessity? I found myself pondering this as I got ready to sample a selection of wines from Raghni Naidu. Her story is incredibly unique – Naidu Wines…

The former screenwriter has not only grown the company behind Château Haut-Brion but has also made significant contributions to the community. His journey resembles a Hollywood tale. A young prince embarks on a quest for self-discovery, studying in the United States, falling in love, and stepping into the world of…

Pouring wine in glasses Is every bottle of wine a “personal statement” of the winemaker and their story? Does it have to be? I found myself pondering this question as I got ready to sample a selection of wines from Raghni Naidu. Her journey is incredibly inspiring – Naidu Wines…