Julie Pedroncelli St John grew up immersed in the family business, the Geyserville-based Pedroncelli Winery, which celebrates 94 years in 2021. This is my latest wine story for the Napa Valley Register with a mention of our weekly COVID coffee chat that Julie began over a year ago. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
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Beth’s Smart Sip: 2018 Fleur de California Vermentino Estate Vineyards, Carneros
On Saturday, July 3, I visited Browns Valley Market in Napa, California, which has one of the most interesting – but small – wine sections in the city. I saw a wine I knew would be great, but instead, the label – yes, the label – and the variety – Vermentino from Carneros – caught my […]
Wine grape residue as food? UC Davis scientists are studying the possibilities
Chardonnay Marc Flours – Photo Credit UC Davis My latest Napa Valley Register wine story is the most academic writing I have done since my WSET 3 exam and doctoral dissertation – “Wine grape residue as food? UC Davis scientists are studying the possibilities.” It is a topic that piqued my interest because wine grape […]
Beth’s Smart Sip: 2019 Rumpus Reserve California Chardonnay
Over the course of a couple of days, I tasted the 2019 Scott Peterson Wines Rumpus Reserve California Chardonnay. Oak fermented and aged on natural lees, including full malolactic fermentation, it reveals a balanced interplay of juicy tropical and citrus fruits, vanilla, and oak spice. It is all at once clean and creamy with a […]
Matt Parish Louie’s Block Old Vine Zinfandel
Me with a bottle of 2019 Matt Parish Louie’s Block Old Vine Zinfandel in Louie’s BlockPhoto Credit: Luiz da Silva I am delighted to share my contribution to the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association’s FWT Magazine story, “Travel Writers share local wines and wineries” featuring the 2019 Matt Parish Wines Louie’s Block Old […]
The many wines of Roussillon
I had a “Roussillon moment” that haunted me for more than six years. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
2018 Foris Vineyards Dry Gewürztraminer
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, […]
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*
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*
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