At long last the doctors have released me from the majority of the restrictions I have been living with since my bypass surgery in late July. Thank you again for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers. They were and are greatly appreciated. I am feeling great and able to work pretty much full time […]
Celebrating: Milestones & A New Release

In today’s blog I would like to share two exciting topics with you. First, today’s blog is my 200th Tiedemann On Wines blog posting. My first article was posted on January 30, 2013. We began posting one article per month and shortly thereafter went to one every two weeks and have for some time been […]
200th blog, 2010 Tiedemann Signature Series Red, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, new release, Petit Verdot, Sean Larkin, Tempranillo2009 Tiedemann Signature Series Red Wine

When I first went into the wine business in 2010, I called on my good Napa Valley friend Didier Loustau for lots of advice and direction. He willingly provided it and for that I am grateful. One of those helpful tips was an email introduction to winemaker Sean Larkin. That was followed up with a number of phone calls between Sean and I. All of this led to the production of the 2008 Tiedemann Signature Series Red Wine…
Sean Larkin, Tiedemann Signature Series Red WineDean & Deluca Wine Tasting in Napa

Shortly before my recent trip to Napa Valley I received an invitation to the Dean & Deluca 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage Release Wine Tasting. This tasting featured some of the top 20 vintage Cabernets made in 2012 by Napa Valley vintners. The invitation came from my friend Kerrin Laz, then Wine Director at Dean & […]
Brillant Mistake Wines, Cabernet, Continuum, Dean & Deluca, Didier Loustau, Kerrin Laz, Sean Larkin, Switchback RidgeTime to Make the Wine

I don’t believe I woke up one morning and said, “Geez, I think I will make wine in Napa Valley.” The making of my own wines wasn’t an instant inspiration. My desire to make wine came over time; from enjoying a particular taste of wine and the challenge to see if I could make a […]
Brian Nuss, Sean Larkin, winemaking