Ridge Vineyards – Side Hustle Wino

The Judgment of Paris – Beyond Stag’s Leap and Chateau Montelena

The Judgment of Paris, was a pivotal moment in history. It had such a monumental impact on the California wine industry that, on the the 30th Anniversary of the event, the House of Representatives passed a Concurrent Resolution, officially documenting it’s place in American history. The Smithsonian also recognizes the significance having placed a bottle…

Talking About the Weather With Wine Icons Cathy Corison, Francis Ford Coppola, and Paul Draper

I had the honor of spending about an hour and half with Paul Draper, Cathy Corison, Francis Ford Coppola, Eric Asamov, and Elaine Chukan Brown last night on a virtual discussion of the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon vintage. Talk about wine royalty! I highly doubt I would ever have the opportunity to recreate this in real…