The Hess Collection Napa Valley Estate Chardonnay

Winemaker Dave Guffy tastes The Hess Collection's Estate Grown Napa Valley Chardonnay.

The San Pablo Bay brings morning fog and gentle breezes to our Su’skol Estate Vineyard in the Napa Valley, located in one of the coolest growing regions within Napa. We named our vineyard “Su’skol” after the native Su’skol people who used the area as a meeting place and valued the nearby sources of fish and game. This vineyard is the site of an ancient seabed, with shallow, sandy soils perfect for nurturing Chardonnay grapes. The 175-acre vineyard is planted exclusively to Chardonnay with nine unique clones, giving our winemaker Dave Guffy a veritable spice rack to choose from to add layers of complex flavors to the wine.

A History of Pizza in 8 Slices!

Pizza might be an Italian invention, but it is a worldwide phenomenon. Pizza has managed to evolve from a simple, rustic food item to something much more impactful. For many it is a comfort food, something that can cause an actual psychological reaction. And it is also a product, heavily branded and resold on t-shirts, hats, socks, etc. Join us as we look back on the history of pizza, and what it has become today.

About Napa Valley Wines: Check, Please Bay Area Wine Tips

Check, Please! Bay Area host, Leslie Sbrocco shares her wine tips about Napa Valley Wines.

12 Outrageous Ways To Eat Pasta

Pasta is one of the world's most versatile ingredients and we've seen pasta take a variety of forms over the years. Whether it's a spaghetti doughnut from New York City's Smorgasburg, colorful rainbow pasta made with natural food dyes, or a pizza pie covered in penne, the pasta-bilities for this food are endless. Here are 12 of the most outrageous ways to eat pasta.

Everything You Need to Know About Cabernet Sauvignon

Let’s face it, wine can be confusing. It doesn’t have to be this way: delicious booze should be understood and appreciated by all. Patrick Cappiello, the award-winning wine director at Rebelle in New York City, completely agrees. So he is going to break down the basics of the most common wine varietals you’ll find in a store or at a restaurant.

This week, he breaks down cabernet sauvignon, explaining the qualities of the grape, regions where it grows best, proper glassware, food pairings, how to find a good one, and other varietals to try if you find you like cabernet sauvignon.