One Of California’s Best $20 Cabernet Sauvignons
Forbes, May 8, 2015, By Katie Kelly Bell “Benziger Winery has been in operation since 1980 and it remains one of the few family-run wineries in California. Yet, what most impresses me about Benziger isn’t their legacy of family-run winemaking, but their full-on commitment to doing the right thing in terms of agriculture. In fact, they […]
Seven Great California Pinot Noirs to Try This Year
Forbes, 4/13/2015, By Katie Kelly Bell The wonderful world of California pinot noir is as dazzling as ever as winemakers from regions such as the Sonoma Coast, Santa Barbara and Anderson Valley continue to produce elegant, vivid examples of this beguiling grape. Frankly, they just get better every year, and more expensive, unfortunately. At this […]
Best Tasting Rooms In Napa And Sonoma: Four To Try
Forbes, Travel, By Katie Kelly Bell, July 2, 2014 Now you can’t swing a stick in wine country without hitting a packed tasting room and a hefty fee. Yet, along with the crowds and fees we’ve seen a surge in inventive offerings and unique tasting experiences. Vintage verticals, food and wine pairings, wine blending sessions…if […]