Doesn’t everyone love an adult beverage under the tree or as one (or more) of the eight gifts of Hanukkah?? With its storied past and continuing commitment to quality, Napa Valley staple, Chateau Montelena, still producing their stalwart Chardonnay and...
OH HANUKKAH, OH HANUKKAH LET’S POUR SOME WINE AS WE LIGHT THE MENORAH Hanukkah is almost here, and it’s a joyous time of year, meant to celebrate freedom as we gather around the festival table, with family and friends, to...
For most people, prosecco suddenly began appearing everywhere about ten or fifteen years ago—and immediately became everyone’s favorite, everyday bubbly. However, wines called prosecco have been produced for more than a century in this region near Venice, Italy. The Cosmo...
Port can be dry or sweet, red or white—even rosé. All styles pair well with toasted walnuts, dried fruits, blue cheeses. Before a meal, sip dry ports: white or rosé. Tawny ports are great for teatime, or the cocktail hour....
The Tenuta di Castellaro winery, on the tiny Sicilian island of Lipari It’s been a while since I was so surprised by the wines from any particular winery. Tenuta di Castellaro’s red wine is mild and the whites are hearty—the...
Before dinner: a bold drink with rounded fruit flavors, not too sweet—isn’t that what we’re all looking for? To fill that position, I offer you a French aperitif you may not have heard of: Pineau des Charentes. It comes from...
2022 Merriam Blanc de Noirs, 25th anniversary sparkling wine, Russian River Valley From the outset, Peter and Diana Merriam, founders of Merriam Vineyards, have worked to create a sustainable environment for people, as well as for their land and...
When is the last time you could sip authentic Belgian beer and world class IPAs, eat a juicy cheeseburger or upscale kreplach, and enjoy a museum filled with childhood memories within a few miles? You can do all of this...