Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Lancaster Estate releases 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on November 18, 2012 by John Compisi

Last month, Lancaster Estate released their  2009 Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.  Proprietors, Ted and Nicole Simpkins, and their staff,  lived up to the standard they had previously set  for first class food, wine and fun at a vintage release party.   … Continue reading →

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Michelin Star in Guerneville: Applewood Inn Restaurant

Posted on August 18, 2012 by John Compisi

It is a dichotomy that the wine country, which is fundamentally rural farm country, might also provide the foundation for fine dining venues.  Unlike the farm country of the central valley, Sonoma wine country is both rural and cosmopolitan.  This … Continue reading →

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Skipstone Ranch: Because they love what they do!!

Posted on July 19, 2012 by John Compisi

There are so many unique and high quality wines produced along The Wine Road surrounding Healdsburg but none more special than Skipstone Ranch.  Nestled in the rolling hills south-east of Geyserville, Skipstone is the love child of entrepreneur and Cypriot … Continue reading →

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Culinary Institute of America Hosts 1st Annual bASH

Posted on April 26, 2012 by John Compisi

Appellation St. Helena (ASH) provides first class events to promote this historic and idyllic American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Napa Valley.   One of Napa’s many sub-appellations, St. Helena is beautiful, historic and quaint.   As the “birthplace” of the Napa Valley wine industry, it … Continue reading →

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Heavenly St. Helena

Posted on March 31, 2012 by John Compisi

As reported in a previous article, sunny St. Helena is one of Napa’s many sub-appellations.  Most people who have been there, however,  would likely agree that it is probably the most historic and quaint of them all.  No offense meant … Continue reading →

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Appellation Saint Helena – A Pluperfect Future!

Posted on February 26, 2012 by John Compisi

  Napa Valley, the most famous wine region in the USA, has many sub-appellations but none more beautiful and quaint than St. Helena, which claims the mantle of being the “birthplace” of the Napa Valley wine industry.  Home of so … Continue reading →

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