Bars & Clubs - Aug. 13, 2009
Uncorked: Visiting Napa Valley during the Harvest
Thinking about going to Napa Valley this year for the harvest? Not unless you planned your trip months ago. This week's column covers the most popular tourist season, and the most hectic for wineries, known as the "crush." We'll discuss the pros and cons of braving the masses from September through October in Napa Valley.
Tags: napa valley, harvest, the crush

Bars & Clubs - March 28, 2009
Wine of the week: Estate Benessere sangiovese
This week's wine of the week, a 2005 Estate Benessere Sangiovese, comes on the recommendation of Dean Cannestra, proprietor of Libiamo, 221 W. Galena St., and is from the family owned Benessere Napa Valley vineyard. This sangiovese is available by the bottle at Libiamo.
Tags: wine, wine of the week, estate benessere sangiovese, libiamo, napa valley

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 31, 2008
Patz & Hall Winery owner visits Milwaukee
When I think of great California pinot noirs my first thought is Patz & Hall Winery in Napa Valley. Wine lovers here in Milwaukee have the unique opportunity to try the winery's handcrafted wines and talk with owner-partner Donald Patz on Sept. 4 and 5.
Tags: patz & hall winery, wine, napa valley, donald patz, bacchus, milwaukee public market, thief wine

Sports - June 10, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: Packers CB Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson has found a football home in the last place he expected. The transition wasn't easy, but Woodson is happy in Green Bay. He talked with Jason Wilde about life, football and his interest in wine.
Tags: charles woodson, packers, robert mondavi, wine, twenty four, al harris, napa valley

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 17, 2008
Wine of the week
One of the things I don't get to write in my reviews nearly often enough is a synopsis of all the great wines I sample when I am dining out. So, I thought I'd start using my blog as a way to share them.
Tags: wine, grgich hills zinfandel, capital grille, napa valley, miljenko grgich