Category Archives: Oakville

Good Seed Makes Good Crop: The Franciscan Focus

Posted on June 30, 2016 by intoxreport

Here’s a life lesson, Grasshopper—and especially if you are a grasshopper: Never turn down an opportunity to interview a man named Turnipseed. If he happens to be socially engaging, well-versed in the art of enology and willing to pick up … Continue reading →

Posted in CALIFORNIA, Mt. Veeder, Napa, Oakville | Tagged Franciscan Estates, Jay Turnipseed, Justin Meyer, Mt. Vedeer Winery | Leave a comment

The Hoopes Scoop: Elegance In Oakville

Posted on August 7, 2014 by intoxreport

I’ll spare you the ‘jumping through hoops’ groaner: No need. The wine is above such puerile puns, the label notwithstanding. Hoopes Family Vineyard reminds me of one of those prodigy kids who realizes she was born with an extraordinary gift—athletics, … Continue reading →