When attorneys Mike Bee and Jim Peterson talk about a case, you never know whether they're referring to a client's problem or 12 bottles of wine. They are partners in a Charleston, S.C., law firm and they also own Falcor Wine Cellars in Napa Valley, a producer of about 7,000 cases annually, celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Meredith Brokaw will be at Copia Friday with her new cookbook, "Big Sky Cooking," in which she shares recipes and stories of living and entertaining on the Montana ranch she owns with husband, Tom.

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Mukta Tripathi is one person who doesn't have to worry about where to find authentic Indian food in Napa: She just goes into her kitchen. And very often she has a group of friends waiting to taste the results.

When temperatures start to soar, it reminds me of the hot summers of my childhood in India. This is the perfect time to try a group of yogurt-based dishes called "raitas."

TSU, Japan -- The ability to discern good wine from bad, name the specific brand from a tiny sip and recommend a complementary cheese would seem to be about as human a skill as there is.

In an effort to boost consumption of California wines, the Wine Institute has joined with major retailers and restaurant chains to create programs that will feature California wines throughout September. Dozens of wineries all over the state are staging special events and promotions to tie in with these programs.

All of our correspondents report the weather conditions in the past week or 10 days have been nearly perfect for the even ripening of winegrapes.