On the radio show Carmen and I talked about two of our favorite California winemakers, Cakebread and Justin.
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The Diversity of the Loire Valley (Radio Show 10-18-2025)
On the radio show Carmen and I explored the wines of the Loire Valley region of France. Don’t be intimidated by these hard-to-pronounce French words. The wines are worth trying!
Super Tuscans from Italy and Burgundian Wines from California (Radio Show 9-27-2025)
On today’s show Carmen and I talked about some outstanding super Tuscan wines and answer the question, “What is a super Tuscan?”. We also talked about two of our favorite Burgundian style wines from California.
Labor Day Wines (Radio Show 8-29-2025)
On the show, Carmen and I talked about super specials from the Circle Liquor Store rack, white wines from the Piedmont region of Italy, and a couple of big California Cabs only Chet Malloy can find at such a low price.
Summer Wine Review (Radio Show 8-2-2025)
On yesterday’s show Carmen and I talked about all the wines we’ve been enjoying this summer, from celebratory bubbly, to refreshing whites and bold reds.
July 4th Weekend Wines (Radio Show 7-5-2025)
Pair your summer with some refreshing sparkling, white, or rosé wines, or some big reds to go with barbecued meats.
Northern Italy and Wines for Spring (Radio Show 3-22-2025)
In honor of the announcement of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games being held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in northern Italy, the March 22, 2025 episode of Tony Mart Presents features wines from northern Italy as well as a preview of some of our favorite spring wines. Northern Italy includes the wine regions Valle d’Aosta,ContinueContinue reading “Northern Italy and Wines for Spring (Radio Show 3-22-2025)”
Create a Romantic Fondue Night Tradition for Valentine’s Day
After many holiday disappointments, my husband and I created our own fondue night tradition to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Buena Vista Winery and Napa Tasting Room
Historic Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma has another tasting room, Chateau Buena Vista, in downtown Napa, California.
Ahoy, Maties! September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day!
If someone asks why pirates are better than anyone else, tell ‘em they just Arrr!