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I love movies, I love wine. What’s not to love about a movie set in the wine country? Sideways. Have you seen it?
I love movies, I love wine. What’s not to love about a movie set in the wine country? Sideways. Have you seen it?

Plungerhead. Used Automobile Parts. Hey Mambo. Mia’s Playground. Believe it or not, these are names of new wines from one of the oldest winemakers in Sonoma County. In fact, Don…
There’s a new book out by author Michael Sanders who spent two years in the vineyards of Cahors and documented three different approach to making wine of the same appelation….
This is a really lovely description of the way a vineyard can be turned into a work of art. Read it for inspiration and also for appreciation of all the…
The SF Chronicle features an Earthquake Week column each Friday. This week, it shows there were 103 quakes in the Bay Area. 103!!! The average is only 65, but most…
Australian labs are working on a way to lower alcohol content in wine by adding yeast…I am a bit skeptical about fiddling with perfection, but then again, I am not…
I wanted to let you know about Chef Tom Herndon’s next trip to Tuscany. This one is pretty special because it will not be about food this time – it…