Wine of the Month: September
Even as subtle as the change of seasons can be in Northern California, there are definite signals that indicate Summer is ending. The shorter hours of daylight, the beautiful golden light at sunset, the smell...
Wine of the Month: August
Typically, when discussing wine, most attention is placed on aromas and flavors, which seems to make sense since they are a wine's most immediately striking characteristics. Texture is the tactile sense of wine on the...
Wine of the Month: July
I recently came upon an article written by Eddie Osterland, America’s First Master Sommelier. He states, “Most people see wine as a wonderful beverage choice. I see it differently. I see it more as a...
Wine of the Month: April 2019
What is it that makes wine so compelling? Some say alcohol is a depressant acting on the nervous system in a similar way to some tranquilizers, and in moderate amounts can create a feeling of...
Champagne Club: April 2019
Happy Spring to all of you fine bubbles aficionados! What better time than this season, when flowers explode on the trees and on fields all around us and the weather gets balmier, to enjoy a...
Rose Club: April 2019
One of the best things about rosé wine is that it is generally very affordable. It is rare to find a bottle of rosé that costs over $30, and there are many amazing wines in...