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Smith-Madrone: Wine, Fire, and Economics in Napa
Posted on January 19 2022
Stuart Smith, an outstanding Napa winemaker, studied economics at Berkeley before deciding to take winemaking seriously. He did graduate work in enology at UC Davis and in the autumn of 1971 bought a derelict, steeply sloped vineyard on the top … Continue reading →
Revisiting Sherry: Bodegas Dios Baco
Posted on January 10 2022
Bodegas Dios Baco began with the Palomino family in the 18th century, but its fame began when Juan Vergara joined forces with Juan Palomino to create Palomino & Vergara, one of sherry’s most prominent historic wineries. The winery was sold … Continue reading →
Current Releases from Sicily’s Mt. Etna
Posted on January 7 2022
Some of Sicily’s most exciting wines are grown on the northern and eastern slopes of Mt. Etna [see map below] where we spent several days for our report on the Wines of Sicily. Mt. Etna is one of the most … Continue reading →
The Wines of Ktima Avantis on Greece’s Evia Island
Posted on January 6 2022
Ktima Avantis is located in the village of Mytikas on the island of Evia about 43 miles from Athens [see map below]. The Mountrichas family has grown grapes in this area since the 19th century. Today the winery is managed … Continue reading →
Special Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers: Selections from the Finest Wines Reviewed in 2021
Posted on December 14 2021
What to give a friend who appreciates and is knowledgeable about wine? In this article, we give our recommendations based on the many fine wines we’ve tasted this year. The list includes Champagne, Sparkling Rosé, California Pinot Noir, Napa Cabernet … Continue reading →
