Fabulous dinner at Mr Underhills yesterday. Looking forward to a return visit already.

Great article in Imbibe mag on revival of California Merlot by Anne Krebiehl MW.

Looking forward to "Going West" with west coast USA wines today. And (almost) Californian sunshine to go with it. bit.ly/1nx7YPn

A day later: a bi-polar choice of two favourite wines from the Go West tasting yesterday.

Budget day today. Is George going to surprise us with good news?

Kistler Vine Hill Chardonnay 2003, who says Californian wines don't age: golden, honeyed, mineral, gorgeous.

#DWWA2014 Intl RedBdxVarietals over £15: L'Ecole No.41, Ferguson, WW Valley, Washington St '11 po.st/iheJDq

Amazing result in Decanter Awards last night: L'Ecole 41 wins award for best Bordeaux blend IN THE WORLD! L'Ecole No 41 : congratulations!!

Dang! Done by Boss Hogg on last day in California ...

Iron Horse Vineyards, Sonoma. Pleased I have satnav. This is the middle of nowhere.

A sunny Saturday morning in San Francisco

Excellent Mission place. Love San Francisco restaurant scene.