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: Napa Valley
Some Goodies from the Castello . . . and How to Open a Waxed Wine Bottle
To say I’m behind on my wine reviews is an UNDERstatement. I’ve had these bottles from Castello di Amorosa sitting in my queue for waaaay
RARECAT Wines: An American in Bordeaux
I was supposed to meet up with Sharon Kazan Harris of RARECAT Wines last spring in DC, but due to a calamity of unfortunate events,
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
Rombauer Refreshment: 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
I have a love-hate relationship with Instagram. I love seeing everyone’s photos, but I hate that I can’t use Instagram on my laptop. Typing with
Good Steward, Smith-Madrone
There’s a lot of chatter in the wine world today about viticultural practices — specifically organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices. Many vineyards are moving away from conventional practices (which
