The Best of Napa by Bob Ecker· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·Here we are, mid 2007 already. There’s much to be proud of in our humble county, and I’m here to…
Big red: Petite Sirah is the unsung hero by Korinne Munson· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·You probably drink more Petite Sirah than you think. In California, to be labeled as a specific varietal, a wine…
Straight Shooter: Dry Creek vineyard manager Duff Bevill by Richard Hinkle· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·Duff Bevill oversees hundreds of vineyard acres with a sharp eye and a steady hand. “This man is the salt…
Right place right time: hear from Winemaker Kerry Damskey by Richard Hinkle· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·Kerry Damskey is only happy when he’s making wine—even if he has to go to India to do it. A…
What Women Want: Does wine appreciation differ between genders? by Alexandra Russell· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·What do women want? Chocolate, diamonds, true love and a flat stomach—not necessarily in that order. Can I go home…
A Matter of Taste: The legendary Paris tasting of 1976 coming to theaters by Christopher Sawyer· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·In hindsight, it’s easy to understand why the sound of wine corks being popped at the legendary Judgment of Paris…
One time at wine camp by Bill Meagher· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·Experiential Tourism comes to Wine Country. As a kid, vacations were an exercise in discovering boundaries and testing family fabric.…
Art: The leading lady in wine marketing and sales by Amy Collins· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·Your shopping cart slows to a crawl, then stops altogether. Your eyes meander across the wares, occasionally lingering with interest…
A barrel of fun: Wine consumers can get their hands dirty by Jane Hodges Young· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·It’s long been said that to make a small fortune in the wine business, you start with a large fortune…
Place is Paramount by Amy Collins· April 25, 2008 12:00 am·The legislation of wine brand identity is a growing concern for producers worldwide. When Fred Franzia, the maverick winemaker…