A winery’s history plays a crucial role in the wines it produces today. This legacy is the foundation that the forefathers of each winery give to the present-day owners. How the current generation or new owners interpret what is handed down impacts both the grapes and the winemaking process. It can also make or break
In 2025, my travel adventures took me to Lafayette, Paso Robles, El Dorado County, Amador County, New York, Concord, Livermore, Santa Maria, and Morgan Hill. I traveled both virtually and in person. Enjoy my 2025 travel year-in-review as I continue to broaden my horizons by exploring new places. My travel plans were more limited because,
While viticulture can be more challenging in some states, and knowing almost every state grows grapes and produces wine, I enjoy discovering the wines of each state in the union. Such is the case in Louisiana, a state I recently visited. Grape growing in Louisiana presents both challenges and exciting opportunities, and Landry Vineyards is
The saying “the sky is the limit” is apropos for Ojai Mountain Winery. In this context, the elevation serves as the limit, allowing the grapevines to reach for the sky and express their fullest potential. Crafting artisan high-altitude wines with distinction is the guiding principle. A visit to Ojai Mountain is an unexpected treat. After
Jones Von Drehle Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned winery in the Yadkin Valley on undulating south-facing hills near Thurmond, North Carolina. The tasting room, perched at the top, offers breathtaking vineyard views. The Owners, Chuck and Diana Jones and Ronnie and Raymond von Drehle, are in-laws who wanted to start a winery in their
On November 11, Veteran’s Day, we honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces each year. What better way to honor those veterans for their service than with wine? One winery, Dauntless Wine CØ., in the Tualatin Valley portion of the Willamette Valley, honors those men and women who have served our country daily.
Discover the Yakima Valley, Washington State’s first AVA and what makes it home to the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in state.
If you want a change of scenery, a weekend escape to Solvang, CA, offers a fantastic option with its Danish flair, good wine, and burgeoning dining scene. My recent visit included tasting wine at Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, dining at the Michelin Plate restaurant First & Oak, and staying at the Mirabelle Inn. On this same
Aldo and Paolo Rametta, returned to Italy with the goal of elevating their passion for Romagna wine by creating Poggio della Dogana Sangiovese di Romagna.
March 2024 marked the opening of a new Napa winery. Parable Wines, a father-and-son venture, opened its doors in picturesque Calistoga. Fred Eppright, an Austin, Texas, businessman in commercial real estate, and his son, Trey, are setting their sights high, promising a wine experience bound to captivate. Trey became interested in wine at the age