by Bob Blumer Magazine Issue: U.S. Vol. 3.2 A True Redhead A delicate but very grounded Tori Amos sits curled up in front of me on her dressing room sofa. In less than two hours she’ll be performing for 3,000 fanatical fans in San Diego. But at this very moment she’s looking decidedly un-rock-star like […]

Darin Szilagyi Wine X Online Edition When I hear the words “hidden gem” applied to wine, I usually think about an emerging region or a new label with a savant winemaker.  Napa is full of iconic labels, exquisite juice, and a rainbow of colorful stories.  There’s a cool, sometimes hidden story in every tasting room. […]