“Bring the wine.” Saddleback Cellars Rancher Red 2013
Please don’t misunderstand — I enjoy cooking. It’s one of my favorite things to do. That said, since taking up my post as wine-writer-in-residence I also enjoy the fact that, […]
Monthly Archives: December 2017
“Merry Christmas 2017.” Review: Illahe Project 1899 Pinot Noir 2014 (and others)
In my profession, though short, this month drags on as teenage behaviors grow more and more erratic the closer we get to winter break. My classic 1991 Jeep Wrangler was […]
“Something about the best laid plans.” Smith-Madrone Chardonnay 2015
Our friends Dave and Andrea, whom we hadn’t seen in almost a year since Dave took a job in Texas, were coming back to town for Christmas. Originally, we planned […]
“Could I get your opinion?”
Dear Readers, As the year draws to a close, I’d first like to say that I’m thankful to all of you who regularly — or even sporadically, read this blog. […]
“How’s that for perspective?” Review: Kenefick Ranch ‘Chris’s Cuvee’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
I buried a friend today, figuratively speaking. What really happened was that I went to the celebration of life for someone I worked with, saw daily, and respected tremendously. We […]
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