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July 2008 ArchivesLast ChanceJuly 30, 2008Fans of Monticello Bistro in Winters have only August in which to savor the restaurant's seasonal Saturday-night dinners. After August, the place is history, reports Rhonda Gruska, who with her husband Tony has operated the bistro the past two... Strong Napa Valley Voice is StilledJuly 29, 2008Though I met Tom Shelton years ago, I knew him principally through articles and columns he wrote for Spring Valley Times, the house organ of Joseph Phelps Vineyards in Napa Valley. In a place and during an era when representatives... Bottle Shock, The SequelJuly 22, 2008Michel Reybier, owner of the Bordeaux estate Chateau Cos d'Estournel, has confirmed that he is negotiating with the Jim Barrett family to buy Napa Valley's Chateau Montelena. In a press release issued a short time ago, Reybier indicated the... Bottle ShockJuly 22, 2008"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em," the French seem to be saying with word this morning that the renowned Bordeaux chateau Cos d'Estournel is buying one of Napa Valley's more historic estates, Chateau Montelena. Though Chateau Montelena has been... Wine Spots in My NotebookJuly 11, 2008Random notes from yesterday evening's Grape & Gourmet gala at Cal Expo, the annual bash where California State Fair officials reveal the major winners of the fair's commercial wine competition: - Despite my aversion to crowds, this event is... Hot Wine TipsJuly 2, 2008Our Wednesday-morning reading brings us a couple of helpful tips for wine enthusiasts: - When visiting wineries to taste and buy wines during summer heat spells, bring along an ice chest with frozen gel packs to keep the bottles... |
