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

A chance to explore the “other half” of my favorite wine double-entendre? Sign me up! What the heck am I talking about? I’m just talkin’...

If you want to peek all the way back to the Naked Vine’s germination , you’ll find a Malbec among the first set of wines I ever wrote about...

The Sweet Partner in Crime and I made our first trip to Sonoma County in 2005. Our first stop upon entering the county, before even check...

If your Memorial Day plans include a trip to Newport on the Levee, consider snagging a glass of wine at the new Carnevale Wine Bar , the...

"The wine quickly gained an enthusiastic following, particularly with women who enjoyed its aromatic effervescence with a hint of sw...

I’ve been on a Grenache kick lately. This grape, grown… …wait, come back! Where are you going? This is not a parody column! Get your no...

Save the Date! Join The Naked Vine and Christine the Pie Queen  at Newberry Brothers Cafe and Bistro on May 17th from 5:00 to midnight for ...

About a year and a half ago, I had a chance to try Franciscan Estate's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I don't expect you to have t...

Looking for something to do on Wednesday evening? Want to enjoy some tasty, affordable wine, chat with your favorite local wine writer, an...

Sometimes a winery can be just a load of grapes and a plan. Estate winemaking, especially in well-known areas like Napa Valley, is an...

In 1883, German immigrant Carl Wente bought 48 acres of land in Livermore Valley in Monterey County, California and planted a mess of gra...

I’ve long said that brunch is my favorite meal of the day. I find something deliciously decadent about getting up late and having enough re...

Frisson (free-SOHN) – French , “a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill” The Wine Fairy’s bee...

Let’s nip back down to South America for a quick sampling of a few tasty Chilean delights. I haven’t written about Chilean wines in awhile,...

Wood is good. Go to any winery and you’ll find oak barrels everywhere being used for fermenting wine, for storage, or just for decorat...