The LIOCO way: Staying out of the way
In one sense, Kevin O’Connor and Matt Licklider’s timing was less than fortuitous; in another, it was semi-brilliant. While they launched the... Read More
Wines of the Week Sept. 5-11
Everyday: OK, so $20 is a little high for a weeknight wine. But the St. Supery Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2010 is a... Read More
Franc-ly, John Skupny does give a damn
If the perpetual gleam in his eye and well-earned smile lines weren’t enough, what comes out of John Skupny’s mouth makes it... Read More
Wines of the Week Aug. 29-Sept. 5
Everyday: Who says there’s no such thing as a really tasty California pinot noir for under $15? Not me, after sampling the... Read More
White light
In recent years, I have heard quite a few wine-biz veterans say that they find white wines a lot more interesting and... Read More
Wine Country travel tips: Paso Robles
(This is one in a series of travel guides to wine regions by people whom I trust mightily. Reid has a great... Read More
Ramey’s world, and welcome to it
(This is Part II of a profile of David Ramey. Part I is here.) Whenever I get to hang with a vintner,... Read More