Adventurous selections at Jake’s
By Lou Phillips
“The NV Poema Brut Cava was dry, spicy and crisp with a beam of tangy orange that played perfectly with the bold...
The wines of autumn
by Lou Phillips
“The Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare with its dry, smoky plum and spice-box flavors makes for a great fall quaff.”
The Bonny...
Distinctive wines at Skinner Vineyards
By Lou Phillips
This may be the golden age for visiting the scenic Sierra Foothills wine region as the quality is improving at a rapid...
Northstar’s Grand Tasting
By Lou Phillips
Dawn Bertsch pours the Failla Chard with Sunnyside's Cindy Burnham on the left.
If you put the word grand in the title of...
A tour of French wines, Part II
By Lou Phillips
La Belle Alsace
As with anything, knowing the ins and outs of French wines will make for a more pleasant experience. The French...
A tour of French wines
By Lou Philips
The wines of France have much more to offer than Chardonnay or Pinot Noir but learning to navigate their intricacies can be...
Great summer sippers
By Lou Phillips ·
Wine crew member Vanessa Von Twistern enjoying a summer favorite.
“Red wine on warm days? You bet. We’re talking Beaujolais … the...
Fun With Pinot
By Lou Phillips ·
The Mysterious Dr. Vin with the Romanée-Conti priced around $30,000 ·
For more than a century, the title of World’s Most Coveted...
Creative wines at The Lodge
By Lou Phillips ·
The Lodge at Tahoe Donner ·
The Lodge Restaurant and Pub offers floor-to-ceiling views of the High Sierra paired with Chef Lew...
Adventurous pairings at Christy Hill
By Lou Phillips ·
Nestled on the North Shore sits Zagat-rated Tahoe treasure Christy Hill. Owners and bon vivants Robyn Sills and Ed Coleman...