Please know: this is my first wine blog article in many months. After two open heart surgeries in less than four months at the end of 2017 I am on the mend and regaining my strength and feeling better by the day. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank my good friend Tom Welsh […]
2012 Glenwood Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Brian Nuss, Vinoce
I first met winemaker Brian Nuss at a Halloween/birthday party at Didier Loustau’s home in Napa. It was a great evening and carried over to the next day when Didier and I visited the Nuss family at their home and vineyards on Howell Mountain. We sat on their deck which overlooked Napa Valley, tasted some of the prior vintages of their Vinoce blend and had a wonderful brunch. All this was a start to a continuing friendship…
Brian Nuss, Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenwood Cellars
On your next trip to Napa Valley let me suggest you visit White Oak Vineyard and Winery. White Oak is located about 40 miles north of Napa in the heart of Alexander Valley. It is quite easy to get to White Oak if you are staying in Napa as I do. Just head north out […]
Bordeaux style, Brian Nuss, Didier Loustau, Napa Valley, White Oak Winery
I often get asked the question: “I am going out to Napa, do you have any suggestions on things to do while I am there?” As a matter of fact, I do. One of the places I hang out in Napa (albeit for different reasons than you might) is the last working winery in historic […]
Brian Nuss, Vinoce
Tucked in on the south end of Main Street, along the river bank, in historic downtown Napa is the French Country restaurant and bar Angèle. On a previous trip I ate lunch there and on this trip I had occasion to eat there twice. I would describe Angèle as a cross between French bistro and […]
Angéle, Brian Nuss, Lorenza, Vinoce