Boots Brounstein was the co-founder of Diamond Creek Vineyard. Her husband, Al, separated his vineyard by terroir and they were the first ones to sell their wine for $100. She recently pased away at the age of 92, leaving a legacy of kindness and innovation in the Napa valley. This was one of h...
In 2008, a film came out about the 1976 "Judgment of Paris." It featured Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier and an all-star cast set in Napa. There was only one problem, Steven Spurrier wasn't told. Hear Steven and Bella Spurrier's thoughts on the film and being portrayed by the iconic actor.
A glimpse into the 2003 Château Pavie controversy between Jancis Robinson and Robert Parker. Featuring Jancis Robinson, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, and a blind tasting by Brian McClintic, MS.
What is natural wine? Find out the facts, and the opinions, from top professionals including Jancis Robinson, Laura Fiorvanti, Fred Dame, Ian Cauble, Brian McClintic, Paul Draper, and more.
Prior to Prohibition, many wineries labeled their wines after names of French wines, regardless of what was actually in the bottle. Paul Draper walks us through some pre-Prohibition bottles from Ridge Vineyards.
Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria describes how to distinguish between Pinot Grigio and Grüner Veltliner when blind tasting.
Take a peek into the harvest of the world's most expensive sweet wine.
An explanation of acidity.
Explore the world of sulfites.
An explanation of tannins.
What is terroir? Find out here.
Explore the world of biodynamic farming.
Learn about grafting with Dustin Wilson, Curtis Mann, and Gianni Ottone.
Learn about phylloxera with Curtis Mann, Jonah Beer, Dustin Wilson, and Gianni Ottone.
Explore the process of maceration.
Fred Dame talks with Jason Wise about building a wall of Port at the Sardine Factory and the effect of the film Wall Street on sales.
Fred Dame tells Jason Wise about the special wine he's opened.
Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria shares the history of Cinco de Mayo, the history of the Margarita, and shows us how to celebrate the holiday at home by making our own Margarita.
Yoon Ha discusses sea urchin.
Chef Nick Erven prepares a dish with sea urchin.
Chef Ria Barbosa prepares a dish with sea urchin.
Chef Jeff Olsson prepares a dish with sea urchin.
Haiwen Lu of Uni Diaries prepares a dish with sea urchin.
Chef Spencer Bezaire prepares a dish with sea urchin.
