Italy Meets Napa Valley: An Interview with Michelin Star Chef Stefano Masanti

I’m always curious how chefs get their start. Did they always dream of becoming a chef? Truth is, when I ask this question, I almost always get the same response...

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Wit & Wisdom

I have been supporting the T. J. Martell Foundation, which is the music industry’s effort to provide generous aid for research involving leukemia, cancer and AIDS, since its inception. This...

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Russian River Valley Part 5: Exploring Laguna Ridge

Situated south of the Russian River, the Laguna Ridge neighborhood is composed of soft rolling hills full of mostly Goldridge soils. The neighborhood is certainly warmer than Sebastopol Hills, but...

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15 Top-Scoring Zinfandels in Wine Advocate Issue 227

In honor of Robert Parker's Part One of his Northern California reports, I've compiled a list of 15 Zinfandels scoring 90 points or higher in Issue 227....

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Vito’s Ristorante Italiano in Maryland (With My Informal Wine Group)

This was a wonderful get-together with my informal wine group at Vito’s Ristorante Italiano in Cockeysville, Maryland....

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A Matter of Hong Kong (and Shanghai) - Part 2

The further adventures of Neal Martin in Hong Kong and Shanghai....

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Amplify the Autumn

Over the past couple of years, I’ve developed a fondness for natural wines. And by natural wines, I don’t mean foul-tasting, positively odd, aquarium-water-like wines, which is what I thought...

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6 Wines for Your Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is a versatile meal that calls for a wide selection of wines on the table. You may be surprised at how many different styles and varieties pair well with...

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Sierra Foothills Wine Country: Getting to Know Sutter Creek

In early April this year, I spent a day in Sutter Creek exploring the tiny town’s tasting rooms and eateries. This historic town has a lot to offer, and is...

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Top 10 Chardonnays in Interim End of November Issue

Just published today, don't miss Neal Martin's fabulous look at Burgundy 2013 In Bottle, published in our Interim End of November Issue. Here, I've collected the 10 top-scoring Chardonnays from...

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