Archive for May, 2010

Uncorked Wine Tasting Ghirardelli

Posted on May 23rd, 2010 by jeff  |  2 Comments »

Yesterday was Ghirardelli’s annual wine tasting event called Uncorked. An outdoor wine tasting with music, vendors and cooking demonstrations that is a benefit for La Cocina. Uncorked is always a good time, especially when the weather is nice. Last year it was so hot I only tasted white wine, this year it was windy and a bit cool so I only tasted the red wines.

How to Pick a Good Inexpensive Wine

Posted on May 11th, 2010 by jeff  |  Comments Off on How to Pick a Good Inexpensive Wine

I am often asked by friends how to pick a good wine. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for and so you can use price as a basic guide […]

Daniel and Spencer Wine Tasting

Posted on May 11th, 2010 by jeff  |  10 Comments »

Last night I attended a wine tasting at Space Gallery. It was $10 prepay and $20 at the door. Daniel of the store Daniel and Spencer on Polk Street hosts […]

Cabernet Tasting at the Bentley Reserve

Posted on May 10th, 2010 by jeff  |  6 Comments »

This afternoon I tasted Cabernet Sauvignon from a variety of CA vineyards at a Cabernet barrel tasting. The annual event is sponsored by the California Cabernet society to showcase barrel […]