[caption id="attachment_59561" align="aligncenter" width="264"] Musician John Legend has paired with Jean-Charles Boisset to create LVE wines (Photo: Patrick Egan, Boisset Collection)[/caption] "Seduction, rich, and complex," are the three words musician John Legend uses to describe his new wine partnership with Jean-Charles Boisset. This year, the... Continue

I'm one of those folks that likes to live the good life, but seeks out a deal whenever possible. Happy hour? You know where I am on Tuesdays (save my barstool at the Plaza Bistro Martin!). Free corkage night? I'll be there on Wednesday at... Continue

[caption id="attachment_59495" align="aligncenter" width="264"] 2009 Dane Cellars Zinfandel Los Chamizal Vineyard was one of two wines that scored 90+ in Wine Spectator in the same issue.[/caption] Crackin’ 90 is an ongoing series that talks with winemakers about the first time their wine “cracked 90,” with... Continue

[caption id="attachment_59360" align="aligncenter" width="334"] It's true: Crisp Bakeshop is now serving wine! (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Sonomans now have another excuse to day drink (or start drinking early): Crisp Bakeshop is now serving wine. I can already see myself taking cover from the impending El Niño rain with... Continue

Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza is having a wine friendly fundraiser! Purchase one of these handy wine carriers for a mere $30 and from now until March 31, 2016, you can receive free corkage at the Swiss Hotel, Saddles Steakhouse and the Red Grape! Proceeds benefit... Continue

[caption id="attachment_58126" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Walter Schug, legendary winemaker, died on October 10 at his home (Photo: Schug Carneros Estate Winery)[/caption] "Humble, authentic, tireless, eloquent, and funny," is how Claudia Schug Schuetz described her father, Walter Schug, who died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family,... Continue

[caption id="attachment_58125" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Harvest began two weeks ago for Ty Caton. At their barrel tasting you'll be able to experience wine in barrel, bottle and after cellar aging (Photo: Ty Caton)[/caption] This weekend will be a busy one in Sonoma, thanks to the Sonoma... Continue

This is the first piece in a series titled Crackin' 90, which talks with winemakers about the first time their wine "cracked 90," with a 90+ score in Wine Spectator or by Robert Parker. "My fingers emit sparks of fire with expectation of my future... Continue

[caption id="attachment_57529" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The international flag of Grenache lovers[/caption] "I love Grenache," shares Sondra Bernstein, Proprietor of the legendary girl & the fig, fig cafe, and Suite D. It's her favorite grape. She wants it to be your favorite grape, too. On Friday, lovers... Continue