Wine & Spirits

After spending five years driving past the B. Wise Tasting Lounge in Kenwood on my way to Santa Rosa/Occidental, I finally made the decision to stop and sample the wines. My first thought? Why in the heck di... Read More...

Throughout the wine world, the prevailing belief is older vines produce better wines. While there’s been no hard evidence proving that conclusion, most expert oenophiles agree that as vines age and grape cluste... Read More...

Let me start by acknowledging that I have been a fan of Total Wine since the company started opening stores in the Bay Area a few years ago. The pricing model for wine and spirits has caused competitors, inclu... Read More...