The Naked Vine: Wine Advice for the Rest of Us.™

Here’s another pair of California summer whites, this time from Geyser Peak. The winery dates back to some of the original Sonoma growers...

I'm a sucker for a good story. Especially if the story involves good neighbors and wine. It's July 2012 in Provence, France. A f...

“It is the vice of a vulgar mind to be thrilled by bigness…”  – E.M. Forster, “Howard’s End” “I’m feeling vulgar. Pour...”  – Mike Ro...

Summertime sippers. Got to have them. A pair of samples from Pepi Wines showed up not long ago. Astute readers of the Vine may remembe...

“Every culture makes wine to go with what they’re eating.” – Naked Vine Wine Pairing Rule #1. I have a slightly more difficult time pa...

Almost exactly a year ago, I received a couple of Zinfandels -- framed by some reminiscences of the  trip to Sonoma County  which led the Sw...

The Cincinnati Hyatt Regency hotel is in the process of a $20 million makeover. Like many of Hyatt’s other properties, the upscale hotel at ...

Ever tried to get wine through a TSA checkpoint at the airport? The “three ounces of liquid or less” rule effectively prevents travel...

In my review of  Franciscan Estates' Equilibrium , I referenced an old fave of mine called Conundrum  -- one of my first gold standards ...

As more wineries pop up around here, I’m increasingly asked, “What are your favorite local places?” I have to take an invariable deep breat...

“This is a really good wine if you want to impress people. It would be great if you’re serving a nice brunch -- or if you’re opening it up f...

Few things bellow “Summertime!” more than my favorite warm weather drink, dry rosé . Settle in for a spell, then proudly order something...

A little dizzy, a little fizzy. Sometimes you have to appreciate a wine for what it is instead of what it isn’t. Lauren at Hunter PR a...

Quick quiz…I say “Nero.” What pops into your head? This guy? Teenage Wasteland! No? Maybe this guy? "Ambassador Sp...

“It’s a great job for an old engineer. I get to create things and tinker all the time…”             -Jim Brandeberry I’m sitting acros...