For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with Foris Vineyard Dry Gewürztraminer, Rogue Valley (sample facilitated by Preston-Layne & Partners); SRP for the 2019 vintage is $15). With its sweet floral and citrus aromatics, a luscious and spicy palate reminiscent of Asian pears and ginger, it begs for for food, […]
Media and Writing
Recent Posts
Napa Valley Life Magazine Fall 2020 Issue
I am thrilled to share my second and third stories for Napa Valley Life Magazine in the Fall 2020 issue: “Locals and Tourists Enjoy Free Rides in Downtown Napa” on page 83 (digital frames 84-85) and also at this link. “That’s Amore! Napa Valley’s Best Pizza” on pages 100-104 (digital frames 102-107), and also at […]
The Beer Guys in Wine Country
Chuck Meyer began his culinary and beverage career washing dishes at the Chart House in Westwood in Southern California. Fast-forward to today. Meyer, the co-owner of Napa Palisades Beer Company and Saloon, is an entrepreneur, restauranteur, and self-proclaimed “beer guy in wine country.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
A virtual trip through Chablis
When given the opportunity to interview and taste remotely with Chablis Wine Board president and winemaker/winegrower of Domaine Séguinot-Bordet, Jean-François Bordet, I jumped at the chance. After all, this was the closest I would get to Chablis for the foreseeable future. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Food Trucks: Napa Valley’s Street Food
I am thrilled to share with you my first story for Napa Valley Life Magazine, “Food Trucks: Napa Valley’s Street Food” (slides 42-43 digital; pages 80-82 print). *CLICK HERE TO READ THE DIGITAL EDITION**CLICK HERE TO READ THE ONLINE EDITION*
Matt Parish: Balancing the art, science and business of winemaking
There are winemakers, then there is Matt Parish. The former director, officer, and chief winemaker at Constellation U.S., Treasury Wine Estates Americas, and NakedWines.com, Parish has come into his own with a professional life he describes as “a return to my hands-on winemaking, doing it myself instead of managing process and people.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Trying out wine tasting at Charles Krug
What is it like to go wine tasting in the Napa Valley? I made my first winery visit since March 1 to Charles Krug, the valley’s oldest family-owned and operated winery in St. Helena. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Bar Lucia now open in Napa at the Oxbow Public Market
In late February, Kara Haspel Lind, founder of Kara’s Cupcakes, was poised to launch her new wine bar and restaurant, Bar Lucia, when COVID-19 halted her plans. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Mourvèdre and its fans
A couple of months ago on Facebook, a fellow wine writer known as Sierra Wine Guy posted, “Why does Mourvèdre get treated like a third wheel? Nobody puts Mourvèdre in the corner.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
100 Days
June 20, 2020 is day 100 of sheltering in place in my single-person household and without full-time unemployment. I had a job that I passionately loved, which began Monday, January 13 and ended Friday, March 13. For those two months, I felt like I had finally discovered my sweet spot, a place where my experience […]
