In foreign circles, it’s still a relatively well-kept secret that about one third of Germany’s vineyard area is planted with red wine varietals and that Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir. Monika Reule, Director, The German Wine Institute Germany’s problem with getting the word out is most [...]

Have you noticed that Petite Sirah is a well-known grape but not a popular one?  I’ve never overheard anyone requesting a glass of Petite Sirah in a bar, and I rarely see it on a wine list.  But I have seen it in many blends.  In fact, Clark Smith, a leading authority on the enhancement [...]

Location: RIck\’s Wine Cellar, Corte Madera
Description: Join us in a casual setting to enjoy a flight of Pinot Noir & small bites at the Pinot palace of Marin. Bring your laptop if you\’d like to participate in the national #PinotTweetUp happening simultaneously across the country. Never been to a tweet up? Give [...]

The wine buyer at my local market recently asked me how I started my journey of wine and food pairing.  Part of the story is that I kept a fully loaded 75-bottle wine refrigerator in my kitchen and paired every single night for five years.  I tracked every meal, who was there, what we ate [...]

Many farm/wineries are fine for mom & dad to visit with their kids in tow.  Here’s how you can determine if a winery is a good choice for your family and tips for making it a great day for everyone. Look for farming wineries with areas for kids to roam safely (age appropriately of course). For [...]