Category Archives: Wine

Harvest 2015: Chaos on the Crush Pad

Posted on August 25, 2015 by kortvb

Traditionally, September and October are when the Napa Valley grape harvest is in full swing. The Valley comes alive during that time; the roads choked with trucks hauling tons of grapes in those ubiquitous white bins. The air is ripe … Continue reading →

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Starmont: A “New” Carneros Winery Worth A Visit

Posted on August 2, 2015 by kortvb

Yesterday afternoon we visited Starmont, a “new” winery in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley that I predict will become an instant hit due to its combination of location, ambience, and delicious affordable wines. Although the building and property … Continue reading →

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Harvest 2014 is Underway!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by kortvb

Despite the fact that one of my neighbors is still shooting off 4th of July fireworks every evening, harvest started in the Napa Valley today. Yes, that harvest. The grapes. The grapes that make the wine that makes all this … Continue reading →

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You are drinking Rosé this summer, aren’t you?

Posted on June 5, 2014 by kortvb

Summer is here and the temps have creeped up and, at least in my backyard, it’s pretty toasty out when wine o’clock rolls around each day. (And yeah, yeah, I can already hear some of you sniping about how you … Continue reading →

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My award-winning limerick from Wine Writers Symposium

Posted on February 22, 2013 by kortvb

During the Professional Wine Writers Symposium this week, we were challenged to write a poem about Tuesday night’s after-party, featuring some noted 2002 Napa Cabernets. The following limerick, written in about five minutes just prior to the deadline, was awarded … Continue reading →

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