Since I started working in the retail wine industry, I’ve had a lot of surprises — both pleasant and unpleasant (but that’s a post for
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
Don’t Sweat the Vintage, Celebrate It (a Smith-Madrone Tangent)
One of the perks of being a professional wine student (that’s what I’m calling myself these days) is that I occasionally get some wine samples
Sutro Wines: A Total Work of Art
I put wineries in the same category as boats and horses — things I do not want to own. Once upon a time, I thought
Silverado: On the Road Less Traveled
My first experience with Silverado Vineyards (call it 20-ish years ago) was part happenstance, part emergency. My husband and I were trapped in an auto-clog
Getting Technical with Rombauer
The first unit in my WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Diploma Level studies is Viticulture and Vinification. I have an extremely dense (also extremely dry)
Two Hands: The Dude, an Angel and a Sexy Beast
For years, I’ve thought Bruce Degan’s 1983 children’s book, Jamberry, was a perfect (and elaborate) tasting note for Australian Shiraz: Quickberry ! Quackberry ! Pick me a
