As some of you may already know, I’m housebound thanks to a fractured foot. The bad news is, I’m on crutches for another week and in one of those damn boots for a month. But the good news is, I’ve had more time to catch up some recent wine news to share with all of you.

Winemaker Stu Smith is a Northern California original — direct, approachable, down-to-earth, and, yes, a real straight-shooter.

We’re living in the golden age of wine — never has so much good wine, from so many regions, been accessible to so many of us — but we do pay a price for that choice.

Some beautiful wines from Spring Mountain, which is quickly becoming my favorite region in Napa.

Consider this video a public service for all of us here in the Northeast/mid-Atlantic who are elbow-deep in snow. Look at that view…enjoy, guys!

Wedding planning season seems to be in full swing — I’ve had no fewer than 5 friends announce their engagements recently. I’ve also had a few of these lovely ladies hit me up for wedding wine advice, and I thought I’d share my thoughts for them with all of you.

I’m adding a new feature to STBNY — an occasional, and highly unscientific, round up of my favorite wine news. Happy reading!