Food & Wine contributor Brian Freedman’s latest story touches on the devastation the coronavirus pandemic is causing on the hospitality industry, and how it is still possible to support local wineries by stocking up on bottles to enjoy at home. He hones in on wines from the Sonoma Coast, explaining that while the the region is one of the most important Pinot Noir sources in the country – it would be impossible to categorize the wines with any one consistent style as there are so many sub-AVAs within it. He offers 29 selections of wines to consider purchasing and hunkering down with at home, including the 2017 Cobb Docs Ranch Vineyard – Swan and Calera Selection Pinot Noir, and the 2016 Gary Farrell Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir. Read his descriptions and the rest of his recommendations HERE

While quarantined at home, Alder Yarrow reflected on his experience at the Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting event this past fall in San Francisco. He highlighted the 100 most memorable wines he tasted, including VINTUS and VNY producers: Champagne Bollinger R.D. 2004 and Special Cuvee, Guigal Condrieu La Doriane 2017 and Crozes-Hermitage 2015, as well as Cobb Wines’ Doc’s Ranch Chardonnay 2017 and Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016. Read the full write up and list of wines HERE.