The Garagiste Festival is the place to discover the latest boutique wineries that have emerged on the California scene. These are the innovators in the field, the new kids on the block, hoping to make their imprint on the wine industry. I enjoy discovering these new wineries because one can find some real surprises. The
Sometimes the most impromptu situations lead to wonderful outcomes. That was the case when winemaker Karen Steinwachs heard I was in Solvang for the day and invited me at the last minute to Buttonwood Winery pick up party. It was an invite I could not decline. The Buttowood Farm Winery & Vineyard is situated amongst
Opportunities come in many forms, and when you are a wine lover, it could be experiencing wines from a new region. In my case, the door opened for me to discover a Greek winery. The wines were those of Domaine Porto Carras. Macedonia In Greece, there are 330 varietals of which only seventy-eight are imported.
Is it the key to opening the door or just pushing the door ajar? In the case of Crawford Family Wines, it is both. The key is the branding symbol of the winery, but it is also the key to an opportunity to taste some fantastic wines. The door is something both Mark and Wendy
The Sierra Foothills AVA (American Viticulture Area) presents itself as a sleepy wine community, but therein lies some truly fabulous wineries, creating many marvelous wines. One such winery, Boeger Winery, represents one of the pioneers in El Dorado County, California. Established in 1973, owner Greg Boeger aspired to bring more diversity to the styles and
Discovering that a winery I follow has created something new is always exciting. Kessler-Haak Vineyard and Wines has some new, wonderful additions to its portfolio of wines. Specifically, they have added sparkling wines, and these sparklers are the perfect wine to enjoy a bit of romance with your spouse or lover on Valentine’s Day. Kessler
My adventures in Argentina began with a charming getaway that has everything you could desire when it comes to a relaxing time, fabulous wines, sumptuous meals, and wonderful accommodations. Terrazas de Los Andes is a Luján De Cuyo destination winery that involves each visitor in a unique epicurean experience. It was my first stop on
I recently had the fortune to travel to Argentina for an international wine adventure! The second day of this unforgettable journey in Argentina took me to Cheval des Andes a winery located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Considered the “New World Grand Cru,” the winery is located on 50 hectares in the Las
The Sunset Savor the Central Coast showcases the wines and cuisines of the California Central Coast. I was able to attend and discover that what makes the event extra special are the Adventure Tours that take place over the days before the main weekend event. These Adventure Tours include a variety of activities, from visiting
For those who have not been exposed to the wines of New Zealand’s Cloudy Bay, you are missing a real treat, especially for those white wine lovers. Cloudy Bay’s Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are superb. Last Thursday, at the time of writing this article, Cloudy Bay enamored Los Angeles with a launch party showing off