Titanic Syrah
There are always many good reasons to visit Soif Wine Bar. This superb and supple 2007 estate Syrah from Peay Vineyards is now among those reasons. Loaded with leather, a central core of robust red meat and soft peppers, this big, beautiful wine floats a hint of roses...
Drama Queen Kvetch
Maybe it's just me, and if so, then you can ignore this observation. But I'm beginning to think that contemporary, especially young audiences have no idea how to respond to live theater. The serious kind, as in Shakespeare. Worse. It's entirely possible, at least...
Vintage Chemistry
Chemistry—a wildly energetic blend of rarely-combined white varietals, including pinot gris, chardonnay and (gasp!) riesling—is loaded with nectarines, apple and mineral essences. Even a backnote of almonds. Utterly drinkable all by itself, this Willamette Valley...
Pinotage Party
Be among the adventurous and sample some exotic Pinotage at a Release Party for the 2008 vintage, August 7 & 8 at Loma Prieta Winery. Loma Prieta Winery will release the 2nd bottling of 2008 Pinotage from the Amorosa Vineyard in Lodi, along with light appetizers and...
The Lion Roars
Led by Marco Barricelli and a virtuoso cast of Equity actors, this year's Shakespeare Santa Cruz opener, Lion in Winter, started off with a roar last weekend. Astute casting and transparent directing, by Richard E.T. White, helped power this biting psychodrama to full...
Inside the Flame
A book of sensory adventure: The rituals, passions and discoveries of an engaged life.