Wine & Spirits

Shape matters when drinking wine

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...

Tasting Glenmorangie Signet is a treat

The Scottish Highlands, which run north from Glasgow, are the hotbed of Scottish distilleries. There are about 120 distilleries in Scotland and several are located around the seaside city of Inverness. Suffi... Read More...

Islay distilleries feature smoky single malt whisky

With more than 120 distilleries in Scotland, visitors have plenty of choices of where to enjoy either single malts or blended whiskies (the Scots skip the “e” found in the American spelling). The hot bed of ... Read More...

Piazza Del Dotto -Another jewel in the Del Dotto family crown!

When someone asks what is my favorite winery in the Napa Valley, without hesitation I answer “Del Dotto.” My wife and I first visited Del Dotto 15 years ago when the Del Dotto family had just the original ca... Read More...

Davies Vineyards – Napa Valley Excellence in St. Helena!

For years now, Schramsberg has been a go-to stop any time you visit the Napa Valley. The sparkling wine house boasts a beautiful property in the hills a few miles south of Calistoga and produces world-class spa... Read More...

3 Steves Winery – A party in the Livermore Valley!

It’s something that’s been played out countless times among friends. You’re sitting around hoisting a few and someone suggests opening a bar or a winery with your group of friends. Everyone always agrees it ... Read More...

Wood Family Vineyards continues excellence in the Livermore Valley!

Wood Family Winery has been known as one of the most consistent, quality wines in the Livermore Valley for a time now, and now thanks to opening a tasting room just off Vasco Road in Livermore, more people are ... Read More...

Nella Terra in Sunol – Perfect destination for weddings/wine tastings!

You don’t just stumble upon the Nella Terra winery when you are tasting in the Livermore Valley. In fact, it’s hard to think about Nella Terra even being in the Livermore Valley because it’s located off Inte... Read More...

Steven Kent Winery – A trailblazer in the Livermore Valley

There was a time – and it wasn’t too long ago – that I would not have recommended wine tasting in the Livermore Valley. There weren’t that many wineries and the wine for the most part, was not all that good ... Read More...

Top Napa Valley wineries to visit – my top five!!

Sure, there are numerous wonderful wineries in the Napa Valley, but here’s the question – if you have only one day to visit five wineries, which ones do you choose? It might be easy to get your first couple,... Read More...

Safeway Open donates ticket sales to rebuild Napa!

American Century Championship ready for 30th year!

Safeway Open announces concert schedule!

U.S. Open at Pebble Beach – as good as it gets!

Downtown Cafe in Meyers is ideal breakfast/lunch spot

Shape matters when drinking wine

Put Scorrybreac on your fine dining list when on Skye

Tasting Glenmorangie Signet is a treat

Hotel Healdsburg is perfect location on the Plaza

Little River Inn Golf Getaway Package!

The Inn at Morro Bay – A perfect seaside retreat!

Meadowood earns Triple 5 Star Award from Forbes

Fairway One open at Pebble Beach!

Pine Inn – Offering the uniqueness of Carmel-by-the-Sea!

Caddy Shack – the ultimate buddy trip at Greenhorn Creek

Michael Wrona ready for Sonoma County Fair racing!

Yoga with Ashley – new for ACES readers!

myFlipShade – makes your phone readable on the course!

Stability shaft from Breakthrough Golf stabilizes your putting game!

Smarty Jones highlights Monday holiday races!

Pleasanton Racing Picks – Sunday, June 16

Pleasanton Racing Picks – Saturday, June 15

Alameda County Fair Picks – Friday, June 14

Justin Timberlake returns to American Century!

North American League of Legends – Week 5 matches

Happy Thanksgiving–embrace an attitude of gratitude

Sip spirits and craft cocktails in downtown Pleasanton

Tagmarshal improves pace of play!

Queen of the Green talks family – Part II

Beer Crawl set for Oct. 27 in downtown Pleasanton

Shape matters when drinking wine

Tasting Glenmorangie Signet is a treat

Islay distilleries feature smoky single malt whisky

Piazza Del Dotto -Another jewel in the Del Dotto family crown!

Davies Vineyards – Napa Valley Excellence in St. Helena!

3 Steves Winery – A party in the Livermore Valley!

Wood Family Vineyards continues excellence in the Livermore Valley!

Nella Terra in Sunol – Perfect destination for weddings/wine tastings!

Steven Kent Winery – A trailblazer in the Livermore Valley

Top Napa Valley wineries to visit – my top five!!