Deepening the flavors of grapes
Cecilia Beretta Vineyards courtesy of Corney and Barrow In vino veritas – in wine there is truth Ancient Romans believed that wine makes people tell the truth. It does. The rich flavors, relaxing nose and enticing levels of alcohol have been known to loosen the...
Focus on Excellence!
Focus, Focus, Focus – when a winemaker devotes 100% to create an excellent wine. Sunday afternoons are food and wine exploration times for me. I enjoy going to 2 or 3 different stores in order to find new wines. I particularly enjoy new wines that the store beverage...
Sparkling Wines with an Island Fizz!
Sparkling wines are on of the easiest wines to serve as part of a cocktail. Bubbles add delight to the nose and palate when paired with simple liquors and juices. One of my favorites is a sparkling cocktail that I’ve created called The Island Fizz. It reminds me...
Lewis Grace Tempranillo – El Dorado’s Grape Gold Rush
El Dorado County Vineyards – Courtesy of El Dorado County Wine Association In 1848 California’s Gold Rush began in El Dorado County with James Marshall’s discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill. As people began to come to California, the wine industry was born. In...
Explore the regions of Texas Wine
Becker Vineyards – Courtesy Texas Wine Country Texas wines and vines occupy an important role in the history of global wine production. With over 4,000 acres of vineyards planted and boasting 436 wineries, Texas is continuing to impress national and...
2018 – Should I drink Champagne or Sparkling Wine?
What will Sparkle in your Glass? “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” — Mark Twain Champagne, Cuvee, Cava, Sparkling Wine…. With so many choices what is the right drink for you to celebrate with on New Year’s Eve? In my...
Day 3 at the Wine Bloggers’ Conference
Martin Ray Winery Barrel Storage Another great conference on the books! On day 3 I finished up the conference with sessions related to enhancing your...
2018 Thanksgiving Day Pairings – Not just for Turkeys!
It’s that time of the year! The Holiday Season is upon us and each new year brings new traditions. My family enjoys a traditional meal of turkey and dressing (not much for stuffing the dressing in the bird at my house). In many of my friend’s homes, plates of tamales...
Day 2 of the Wine Bloggers’ Conference – Speed Dating with White Wines
Andrea Robinson – Master Sommelier Day two of the Wine Bloggers’Conference was a whirlwind starting off with a rousing welcome from Allan Wright of Zephyr...
Ready, set Go! Off to the Wine Bloggers Conference!
San Francisco Bay – my road to Santa Rosa Fresh from a 4-day intensive technical conference in San Francisco, off I headed to Santa Rosa to hang out with 333 of the best wine bloggers in the industry. 2017 was the 10th anniversary of the conference starting out...