Rhone Varietal Focus course at UC Davis

On May 25th, UC Davis Extension program hosted its second annual Varietal Focus course, this time on Rhone Varietals. After last year's amazing Varietal Focus on Pinot, I couldn't miss this one. The seminar included the origins of the Rhone varieties; their role in the regional wines of the area; their history in both France and the new world; the importance, development and selection of clones; and the role of terroir in the performance of the vines.

A Great AIDS Ride Benefit at The Cheeseboard

On May 18th, Eno Wines and Harrington Wine participated in a fundraiser at the CheeseBar in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. The event included local California cheeses, homemade dessert, and live music from Brazilian guitarist Benito Taylor. All proceeds were donated to help support AIDS Lifecycle Ride.

Join Us at the Cheesebar for an AIDS Ride Benefit

Come enjoy cheese, wine, and live music at the CheeseBoard Collective, 1504 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, Thursday May 18th from 7-9 PM. Menu offerings will feature local California cheeses, homemade dessert, and wines from Berkeley's own...