Jame y ’s Duck Conit I’ll call this a tap in, a lay-up, a no-brainer to keep it simple for Pop. I spend a good deal of time at The Fatted Calf here in Napa. My relationship with Taylor Boetticher, proprietor, is one of my faves Valley-wide. He and his wife Toponia...
“WINEMAKING Vigneron: noun. Person who cultivates grapes for winemaking. It’s a French term that gets to the heart of my chosen profession. IMO you must have a base knowledge in all facets of farming grapes in order to make good wine. In my experience it takes a...
“Here’s the thing about the vineyard, It’s where the magic happens…” Vineyards. Special places. I find solitude in them. Wonderful opportunity to leave the phone in the pickup. Setting: Tippy top of Howell Mountain. Scene: Planting 47...
“The Start of Whetstone. February 2002 I went into Larry’s office end of the working day. He knew I had something to get off my chest. Turley was a juggernaut; expansion & renovation of the Paso property in full swing. Howell Mountain vineyards coming on...
