Wine & Spirits

There are many of us who can appreciate a good bottle of wine and some of us can acknowledge we may feel the same about a great film. I tend to think of wine and filmmaking in a similar way. After all, both...

April marks the beginning of the famous cherry blossom season in Japan. Around this time of year, tourists flock to the island nation in search of gorgeous scenery, authentic cultural experiences, and uncon...

Pairing wine and cheese in Napa Valley tasting rooms surprisingly is somewhat of a new business model as top wineries up and down the Valley now offer their own unique fromage-friendly tasting experiences. ...

The craft beer movement continues to rise at a rapid pace. The U.S. was home to 6,266 craft breweries at the start of 2018, according to the Brewers Association. Fall begins the move to a darker and more co...

Not every wine will benefit from aging. A bottle made to be opened immediately, as most wines are today, will turn brown and lose all of its fruit character if you cellar it for years. The wines that age be...

Over 400 wineries are nestled in Napa Valley. For many of us, discovering what sets them apart is the journey every wine aficionado can appreciate. With some wineries less sophisticated than others, those that ...

We often reach for a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon because of its serious palate power. It's known to be full bodied, dry with dark fruits, combined with hints of vanilla and savory notes of complexity. Pers...

2013 Shafer Vineyards "Hillside Select"- 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley Release Date: September 1, 2017 Vineyard Location: Made entirely from Shafer’s Hillside Estate Vineyards in the Stag...