History of Napa in 8 Glasses .... To the CIA’s Copia Lecture hall where one of their beverage instructors, Traci Dutton, leads a lecture on the history of Napa in eight glasses. In her opening remarks Dutton said that half of the world’s soils are present in the Napa/Sonoma valleys, which is why there is [...]
Extravaganza's Engaging Co-founder.... It was a kick to converse with David Bernahl, Monterey’s Restaurant 1833 owner and co-founder of the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival which is coming up on its 10th anniversary next week. David was bubbling over with the enthusiasm about food and wine that I try to bring to the Insider. [...]
A Fine Wine Lounge .... With the 10th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival coming up next week, the Insider thought it’d be cool to check in with sommelier Jeffrey Birkemeier of the Stave Wine Lounge at the Inn of Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. Last night’s dinner? Nice rack of lamb [...]
Different Napa Wines .... Off we go to the lecture hall at the new CIA Copia Centre where wine instructor Jeff Prather gave a fun, entertaining and informative lecture on six wines that are not normally associated with Napa wines. Wine no 1: 2015 Trefethen Dry Riesling: – “Riesling is known as the noble grape. [...]
Fun in Sausalito ... Had some kicks at the Lexus 2017 Tasting event which was hosted by the Cavallo Point Lodge last Sunday in Sausalito. No doubt there were some good whites there but I had a nice [...]
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