Among the first Chardonnays I tasted and really liked was one made by Cuvaison, a winery located in the far southern sector of the Napa Valley in the cool-climate Carneros district. I honestly don’t recall the vintage, but it more…
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Cuvaison’s Commitment to the Environment Shines Through in the Bottle
Tagged with: Carneros, Chardonnay, Cuvaison, green, John Thatcher, Napa, Steve Rogstad, sustainability, winemaking
Posted in Wine and the Environment
Posted in Wine and the Environment
‘Ratatouille’ Revisited: Should Wine Bottles Depict Cartoon Characters?
In the world of advertising, imagery can be a powerful tool. Just take a look at the photo that accompanies this story from the United Kingdom’s Daily Mail, and you’ll see what I mean. If you’re even just a casual…
Tagged with: advertising, cartoons, Disney, Homer, Marge, marketing, parenting, Ratatouille, Simpsons
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
Sips and Swirls Between the Songs: Where to Find Great Wine Near This Year’s Biggest Music Festivals
Rare is the wine festival that does not include some sort of music. The type of music doesn’t seem to matter; the wine-drinking experience just seems to be enhanced by melodic sounds. We’re now deep into America’s music festival season,…
Tagged with: Bumbershoot, Chicago, concerts, dining, Lollapalooza, music, Napa, Nashville, Newport, Outside Lands, San Francisco, Seattle, travel
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
