In our exploration for the best that Napa has to offer, we found the wine and food pairing at the Kuleto Estate. Usually, wine and food pairings at wineries mean a hunk of cheese, dry bread, and a slice of salami. That is far from the case at Kuleto. With his restaurant background, this is [...]

Winemaker and consultant Eduoard Labeye is taking us on a tour of southern France. This maritime region is famous for its blends. Generally speaking, in more stable continental climates single-varietal wines are common. But in these more unpredictable weather patterns, it makes sense to have a variety of grapes to choose from. Not to mention [...]

We just did a bunch of work at the Kuleto Estate and it’s definitely our new favorite winery in Napa. We are just blown away by the beauty and laid back, friendly atmosphere up there. It’s a ways off the beaten path, up on a mountain overlooking Lake Hennessey and Rutherford on the eastern side [...]

We visited our old friends and neighbors recently for a great meal back in our old “Hood” - the West Side of Sonoma (city). Geordie Carr, head winemaker for Enkidu, broke out a newly bottled ‘07 Sonoma Valley zinfandel from his own label: Bump. He whipped up some local surf fish to go with it. [...]