Articles tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon
My Interview with Stu Smith of Smith-Madrone
Winemaker Stu Smith is a Northern California original — direct, approachable, down-to-earth, and, yes, a real straight-shooter.
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Cheese?
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.
Smith-Madrone Current Releases
Some beautiful wines from Spring Mountain, which is quickly becoming my favorite region in Napa.
Looking 2 Gift Wines in the Mouth: 2006 Clarendelle and 2004 Larose-Trintaudon
My thoughts on some mid-priced Bordeaux…and a really bad marketing campaign.
Judging a Wine By Its Cover
One of the most common questions I get is: is it ever OK to buy a wine because of its label? The right answer, of course, is no. But.
Sherwin Family Vineyards
During a 50-hour whirlwind trip to Northern California, I squeezed in a quick trip to Spring Mountain, home to some of my favorite reds.
