Been up in the Healdsburg, CA area with my wife this week. Visiting friends. Drinking wine. Bopping through towns. Walking through vineyards. Sitting on porches. It’s a slower life up here. You have time to admire things. The way a fabric feels. The weight of a glass. The texture of a jacket. You start to notice what’s worth having around and what’s just noise.
This month’s Black Book leans into that. Easy pieces. Travel-friendly. Well-made objects. California casual with a little intention behind it. The kind of stuff that the more you notice, the more you appreciate. Cheers.
—Lanny.
Martha Stoumen Wine Membership
Martha Stoumen makes the kind of wine you end up talking about mid-sip. Minimal intervention, small batches, and a real sense of place. The membership gets you closer (limited drops, seasonal releases, bottles you’re not seeing everywhere else). Less “grab a bottle,” more “this is what we’re drinking right now.” If you're ever up in Healdsburg, do yourself a favor and pop into their tasting room and ask for Andy.
Buy: $480
Billy Reid Moleskin Cochran Jean
Billy Reid’s moleskin Cochran Jean is one of those pieces you throw on once and immediately get it. Moleskin is a soft, almost suede-like texture with enough structure to feel put together. They wear easy, break in beautifully, and somehow end up being the pair you reach for every day without thinking.
Buy: $248
Signature Innovations Loom Woven Jacket
The Loom Woven Jacket from Signature Innovations is all about subtle texture. Nothing loud, but enough depth to carry a full outfit. Lightweight, slightly imperfect in the best way, and the kind of layer that looks better the more you live in it. Wore it all week as the perfect vineyard layer.
Buy: $210
Percival Tailored Linen Blazer
Percival nails that tricky middle ground here. The linen blazer feels tailored without being stiff, relaxed without looking lazy. Wear it with the pants (below) for an easy set, or split them up and let them do their thing. Either way, it’s spring dressing figured out.
Buy: $365
Percival Tailored Linen Trosers
See above. Same rules apply to the trousers as the jacket.
Buy: $210
Nike Air Hybrid 2 Golf Bag
Nike’s Air Hybrid 2 is the kind of golf bag that quietly makes you want to play more. Clean design, smart storage, light enough to carry but built for a cart day, too. Pair it with a free afternoon and you’re halfway to a better round already.
Buy: $280
SEBAGO Owen Suede Boat Shoes
Sebago strips the boat shoe down to what actually works. Soft suede, minimal detailing, and a shape that feels more now than nautical. Easy to slip on, easy to wear, and a nice reset if you’ve sworn these off in the past.
Buy: $260
Radmor ‘Pop-Art’ Leather Driver Headcover
The ‘Pop-Art’ Driver Headcover from Radmor adds just enough personality to your bag. Premium leather, bold without being obnoxious, and a good reminder that golf gear doesn’t have to be boring. Especially when it pairs this well with a fresh setup.
Buy: $95
Butter Yellow Trio
Saw this at a gallery in Healdsburg. Didn't pull the trigger, and (almost) regretting it. Perhaps you'll do the smart thing and buy it if you're looking for some still life art for your place.
Buy: $8000
1967 Omega Seamaster Cosmic
This 1967 Omega Seamaster Cosmic has that lived-in confidence modern watches can’t fake. Clean, classic, automatic, and just enough character to remind you it’s been around. The kind of piece you wear because you know. Not because anyone else does.
Buy: $2057
