As National Rosé Day 2021 comes around, it signals the beginning of summer and the best time to enjoy Rosé. Saturday, June 12th, the second Saturday of the month. It is the perfect time to start enjoying the crisp, bright, fresh demeanor of the various styles of Rosé. This year I am sharing an eclectically […]
Day Trip to Santa Barbara And Beyond
Living in West Los Angeles, there is nothing like a day trip up the coast to Santa Barbara and beyond, especially when you feel the need to get out of dodge, so to speak. The drive is easy because the distance to Santa Barbara is 1.5 hours and another 35 minutes to Highway 246, which […]
Howell Mountain: The Apex of Summit Lake Vineyards
One has to ask what the term summit means? Is it the top of the mountain? Is it the peak of one’s accomplishments in life? The meaning for Summit Lake Vineyards encompasses both those meanings. The winery’s location almost at the top of Howell Mountain, 2000 feet speaks for itself. Owner Bob Brakesman was one […]
Discover Arizona Wine
Arizona wine, like other areas of the southwest, goes back to the 1600s and Spanish missions. Arizona’s documentation was sketchier compared to states like New Mexico, Texas, and California. When silver and gold prospectors came to Arizona and mining towns started booming, the demand for beer, spirits, and wine increased. This influx of people saw […]
Master The World Wine: The Ultimate In Wine Kits
With virtual tastings becoming the norm, creating a way to ship wine samples without sending an entire bottle is more cost-effective. Recently, I received wines shipped for a tasting called Unexplored Oregon. It was one of the first tastings where I previewed an effective way of shipping small samples first hand. In this case, these […]
Dreaming of Bordeaux
Like many, I ponder my ultimate travel destination once the pandemic subsides and we are free to travel the world again. My dream trip has been on my bucket list for many years. With a focus on wine writing, I chose a place that signifies my love of wine and, at the same time, enhances […]
The Virtues of L’Ecole No 41 Chenin Blanc Wine
The Chenin Blanc wine grape, also known as Pineau de la Loire, originated in the Loire Valley of France. This white grape is high in acidity. The grape is used in sparkling wine such as Crémant de Loire. Besides the Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc wine is a popular variety widely planted in South Africa’s Western […]
Oregon Wine Month: Discover Oregon Wine
Oregon Wine Month 2021 is the May celebration of all the Oregon Wine regions and the 725 wineries dispersed throughout the state. The state is the fourth-largest producer of wine in the United States, with the most popular grape varieties planted being Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Oregon AVAs The Willamette Valley is the largest […]
Flambeaux Wine: The Best of Dry Creek Valley
Carrying the torch from New Orleans, the Murray family brings their legacy to the Dry Creek Valley with their Flambeaux Wine. They keep their roots in both places. In New Orleans, it is law at both the state and federal level, especially environmental law, but in Sonoma, they plant their roots in the vineyard to […]
Highlighting Sustainable Practices At L’Ecole No 41
Although Earth day and month have passed, most wineries continue environmental practices all year round, so even if you missed visiting your favorite winery during April, that does not mean reducing the carbon footprint comes to a halt. One such winery is L’Ecole No 41. During Earth Month and the celebration of Walla Walla Month, […]