These 7 words have to be dropped from labels due to new laws....

Champagne

 Chablis

 Burgandy,

Port

Clos

Chateau

Sherry

I urge you to look at what is on your shelf.  And remember, just because your label has changed doesn't mean the content has...Drink what you like!

Here is my list of wine tools that I feel you should invest in....

Waiters Corkscrew
Clean Glassware...very serious
Glass Markers...very necessary for a party.
Bucket/Chiller
Champagne Stopper
Wine Away....it truly works!
Private Preserve (www.privatepreserve.com)

Not that I don't love Northern California, I have many great friends there and the wine is...well you know, NAPA!  But many tend to forget the great aspects of SoCal.  Here are my top reasons for visiting...

1.     Friendlier Wineries...They are always pleased to see you and everyone will show you a great time.

2.     Great Rhone Varietals

3.     Malibu

4.     Tropical Fruit

5.     Disneyland???????

After many requests...here is the St. Patrick's Day Irish Blessing that I read on my show.

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind always be at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and the rain fall soft upon your fields,

and until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His Hand.