Bob's father bought land in Napa in 1966, grew grapes, and acquired some of the best vineyards in the Napa Valley. Some preferred the very elegant Syrah with steak, others the Petite Syrah or Full-bodied Chardonnay with pasta. Fabulous evening with Bob Pepi, wine consultant and founder of the Eponymous brand of California Reds. MORE >>

Ulises Valdez Chardonnay 2007 “Russian River”. Mumm Napa “Carlos Santana Brut” N/V. alcohol Chardonnay! Assuming, that is, that the Chardonnay on the menu was made by Ulises Valdez–there is no mention of the wine on his website , but there is a 2007 Ulises Valdez Chardonnay made by Paul Hobbs.) Paul Hobbs?] MORE >>

Maybe it's because the Loire Valley doesn't excite people the way Bordeaux or the Napa Valley excite people. Cheverny wines are a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, with the Sauvignon Blanc the primary grape at about 70%. I hesitate to do this, because right now it's still basically a secret. You should try them, honestly. MORE >>

2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Modus Operandi, Napa Valley, California. ? Sparkling Chardonnay, Thibaut Janisson Brut, Monticello, Virginia. ? Right now, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dr. Manmohan Singh, prime minister of India, is being feted at a state dinner! alcohol, not exactly my recipe for good times with green curry. White House Arugula. MORE >>

So here's the story: In the 70s Dennis's father (the whole family consider themselves co-owners) visited the Napa Valley and mentioned his interest in owningg a vineyard to some family friends who had a ranch in Rutherford. When he returned home that afternoon, the phone rang and it was the family friends offering to sell their property. MORE >>