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
One can immerse oneself in Finger Lakes wines from Rochester to Corning. Whether it’s Cayuga, Keuka, or Seneca Lake, the wines stand out in a class of their own. Based on my travels to the region, let’s explore the best Finger Lakes wineries and tasting rooms. Finger Lakes Wine The Finger Lakes Wine Region spans
From the soil to the labels and in the tasting room, WillaKenzie Estate Winery views itself as a textural journey from vine to glass. Situated in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of the Willamette Valley, it encompasses 400 acres, with 100 planted, forming a mosaic of textures within the vineyard’s six distinct neighborhoods. Let’s delve into the
It is that time of the year for me to share my list of the best wine 2024, my year in review. In addition to the various in-person and Zoom tastings I attended here in Los Angeles, I traveled to Paso Robles to delve into the wineries of the CAB Collective. I ventured to Oregon
In 2024, my travel explorations took me to Finger Lakes, Rochester, Laurel Highlands, Paso Robles, Umpqua Valley, Tualatin Valley, Willamette Valley, and Los Olivos. As has become the norm, I traveled both virtually and in person. Enjoy my travel 2024, year in review, as I continue to broaden my horizons with new places to explore.
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
Before attending the 2024 IFWTWA conference in Finger Lakes, New York, the idea of exploring Rochester NY, a nearby city, never occurred to me. Now that I’ve done a three-day tour, I can emphatically say that Rochester is one of America’s best mid-sized cities. With many unique museums, historical sites from the Abolitionist and Suffrage
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.
Ghost Hill Cellars‘ name invokes a haunted or spooky past. The legend is part of the history of the Bayliss family’s 234-acre property and its land stewardship. The property is located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and has been in the family since 1906. The Legend of Ghost Hill Cellars With the purchase of the Donation
Discover the Yakima Valley, Washington State’s first AVA and what makes it home to the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in state.