Wine by Wertzberger: Grape Whisperer of Sonoma County

The day I tasted Bill Wertzberger’s breakout wine, the velvety 2005 Monson Vineyard Merlot, I knew he was on his way to becoming one of Sonoma County’s next big garagistes. [...]

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My Wine Dinner with David Mirassou

Last month I had the opportunity to meet and dine with David Mirassou, the sixth generation owner of Mirassou Winery, at Uva Wine Bar. He was in town for a bottle signing the next day at the Alberni LDB and was with his rep, Rebecca Yates-Campbell, enjoying some of his California Pinot Noir. [...]

J Winery Comes to Canada

Just in time for the holidays, J Wines are coming to Canada. Back in my Sonoma County days, J Brut was my favorite California sparkling and the J tasting room was just 10 minutes away. I spent a lot of time there. [...]