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,
Tag: Napa Valley
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
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)
