Monthly Archives: May 2009
Comments on The Wine Spectator’s Napa Valley Getaway
The Wine Spectator’s June 15th issue has a feature article entitled “Napa Valley Getaways, a Wine Lover’s Guide to Fit Every Budget.” Well, not every budget as you might imagine. The Wine Spectator’s subscribers assuredly are in income brackets that … Continue reading
Madrigal Vineyards — Under the Radar
Many Latino owned wineries these days are getting plenty of press. Generations of hard work, good business practices, and excellent wine have brought Latino wineries like Ceja, Robledo, Renteria and others into the limelight. But few have heard of Madrigal … Continue reading
Napa Valley – Bits & Pieces of Wine News
On the Economy I’m hearing on the business news that some economists feel we may have hit the bottom of the recession and will now experience a slow road back to recovery. We are also hearing about more people taking … Continue reading
Smith-Madrone – A Visit with the Smith Brothers on Spring Mt.
It all started in 1971 when the Smith Brothers purchased land on Spring Mountain to begin their amazing story of making wine in the Napa Valley. We visited last week in the midst of bottling and an unexpected rainfall. The … Continue reading
Flora Springs Winery – Since 1978 and a Ghost Winery
Most wine tourists traveling north on Highway 29 just before St. Helena will spot Flora Springs Tasting Room because of its unusual architectural design. It is also right next door to the famed Dean & Deluca deli. This tasting room … Continue reading
Bottega in Yountville – Recession Proof Restaurant
We had a wonderful dinner at Bottega Restaurant this last Tuesday night. What recession, we thought as we entered the restaurant. Bottega has been open since last December 5 and I doubt it has been anything but a full house … Continue reading
