If tales like that sound familiar, you may recall Mondovino, the 2004 Jonathan Nossiter documentary about globalization in the wine industry. But when pressed, she does note exceptions, chiefly Grgich Hills, a winery I, too, love,which has been going from strength to strength since embracing organic principles. Welcome to Ms. Robert M. MORE >>

Alcohol Zin October 15, 2008 The New York Times wine panel liked the 2004 Gravity Hills Zinfandel. havent tasted the 2004, so I cant comment on the wine but I can comment on the alcohol. Alcohol Zin The New York Times wine panel liked the 2004 Gravity Hills Zinfandel. Asimov wrote, "This wine came in at 13.6 Water? Water? MORE >>

After all the good press recently, from both the establishment and the blogosphere, I thought Bonny Doon must be doing something I should know about. When I arrived at City Winery last night I was handed a volume sized press kit complete with press clippings from Wine Spectator to Wines & Vines. Neither was a "wow" wine. MORE >>

I'm pressed for time (aren't we all) so here goes. The 2003 is drinking great, the 2004 is delicious and the just released 2005 is gorgeous.  Yiron" , a favorite of mine for many years, whose 2004 vintage includes Cabernet, Merlot and a touch of Syrah (not technically a Bordeaux varietal). Let's start with Carmel.  MORE >>

Last week I attended a press event put together by the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association. And a Michaud 2004 Chalone Pinot that had a pretty floral/violet nose with soft and subtle fruit and a very elegant structure. About an hour to an hour and a half South of San Francisco lay beautiful Monterey County.  MORE >>