Clinton Stark
Clinton shoots videos for Stark Insider. San Francisco Bay Area arts, Ingmar Bergman and French New Wave, and chasing the perfect home espresso shot 25 seconds at a time (and failing). Peloton: ClintTheMint. Camera: Video Gear
‘WineTales’ podcast premiere: A Napa interview with Peju winemaker Sara Fowler
Welcome to the premiere episode of WineTales, a new podcast series produced by StarkSilverCreek!
Come along with us as we discover the stories, the people and places of wine country, from a relaxed, insider perspective.
Peju Province is a special winery located off highway 29 in Rutherford, in the heart of...
Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004 $7.99 (83 pts.)
83 Jacob's Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004. An average wine, with no special qualities despite it’s apparently strong heritage and Barossa roots. Not jammy. That’s good. More blackberry and pepper. They say ’subtle oak’. I didn't detect any. $7.99. Read the full review.
Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005 $9.99 (87 pts.)
87 Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005. This is an easy-going, friendly wine. Fruit-forward with vanilla accents and agreeable on finish. Nice pop of cherry. Let breathe to calm tannins. The aroma from the nose is wonderful, perhaps promising more than delivered, but still great value. $9.99. Read the...
Silver Oak Cellars release day February 7 just announced: Big Napa Cab lovers rejoice!
If you're a big Napa Cab lover, mark your calendar for February 7. One of the most respected producers of classic, bold Napa Cabs is releasing its 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon.
As an added bonus, the date marks the Grand Opening of its new Oakville Estate.
Last time Loni and I visited,...
MSI Wind review: Going places without breaking the bank or your back
I'm amazed at what you can get for $350.
‘The Stark Naked Report’ Podcast #5: Visiting Napa wineries, Mamma Mia! review, ’97 Bollinger and sushi
The Stark Naked Report #5: January 13, 2009
Visiting Napa wineries along highway 29 in wine country including Artesa, Turnbull, Cakebread and Sequoia Grove
Oh boy, yes, Abba is here, the review of 'Mamma Mia The Movie' he said/she said
Celebrating a special occasion with 1997 Bollinger champagne and...
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 2007 $11.99 (87 pts.)
Perfect on its own, I see this less about food pairing than just pure, easy, quality drinkability.
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005 $17.99 (89 pts.)
The black current and vanilla were wonderful with seared lamb.
Stark Insider week in review: Bunnies, Loreto, Napa and Que Sera, Sera
With the first full week of 2009 behind us, it's time for a quick recap of the activity here on Stark Insider. Thanks to Carl and Frank (via Deborah) for their guest posts this week. Lots of interesting reading on Bucerias, Mexico and a paddling adventure in Loreto Baja.
Loni...
Napa River Merlot 2005, origin a mystery, but poor quality no secret
The bottle itself offers no more clues aside from the obvious "Cellared & Bottled by Napa River Winery, Napa, CA".
