Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. Of course my choice would be Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley or Russian River Valley, the home of some of the best wines in the world. These wines are a tribute to my great-grandfather, James Concannon, who founded our winery in 1883." must buy! MORE >>

Let’s turn the floor over to John for his views from the cellar… Mayacamas Vineyards is one of the greatest cabernet sauvignon producers in the history of California. Since the first Travers’ era release, the 1968 cabernet sauvignon, the winery was recognized as one of the greatest cab producers in the state. 2015-2050. MORE >>

There were only 50 cases produced by winemaker Dan Petrosky at the Massican Winery in California's Napa Valley. This bottle was a perfectly timed summertime gift from my friend, and fellow food/wine blogger, Eric Guido from The VIP Table. Talk about a limited production wine?! MORE >>

SPIT: California bargains. Mike Steinberger contemplates the puzzle of why so few “superstar&# winemakers in California make wines under $20. We discussed the lack of tasty California values last year in relation to Fred Franzia , and heard from wine importer Bobby Kacher and winemaker Patrick Campbell. LA Times ]. NYT ]. MORE >>

You probably already know Clos du Val, the winery that Bernard co-founded many years ago. Due to the similarities of several of his favorite wine regions in France, it was California’s. Napa Valley that inspired him. With a clear vision of the potential of the Napa Valley, in 1971 he co-founded Clos du Val. MORE >>