Let’s talk about California wine. Napa? Nope. Instead, let’s visit the Santa Cruz Mountains, home to one of the most famous and historic American wineries and one of the country’s (if not the world’s) most iconic wines: Ridge Vineyards and Monte Bello. To get to know what make this place so special, I speak with [More]
What Is Pet-Nat Wine?
I travel to Brooklyn for a visit to Vine Wine to find out. And I already learned it has nothing to do with owning a cat named Nat.
Buckle Up for the Seattle Wine and Food Experience
What, you didn’t go to the Seattle Wine and Food Experience last year? I was there, pouring wine for Finnriver Farm and Cidery. Then I clocked out, put on my Foodista reporter’s hat, and got to work eating and drinking. Here were some of the highlights: Five Delicious Pacific Northwest Wines Five Great Bites The [More]
A Sparkling Way to Support LGBTQ Causes
If you are interested in supporting LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning) causes, there is now a sparkling wine worthy of your time and your Champagne flute. Égalité is the first wine to come out in support of not only the LGBTQ community, but also to celebrate recent victories in marriage equality around the [More]
Is Pinot Grigio Boring?
I don’t find experimental psychology boring, even when the author is Boring. But Pinot Grigio can certainly be boring. Does all Pinot Grigio have to be? I tackle this issue, and many more, on the latest, Italian wine-centric episode of my Wine Without Worry podcast. My guest is Robin Shay, US Export Manager for Allegrini [More]
Has Champagne Ever Saved Your Life? The Bookery Cook Interview
Has Champagne ever saved your life? Gee, if it hasn’t yet, I’m sure it will some day. I am thankful that Maxine Thompson, of the wonderful site The Bookery Cook, asked me this question and so many more. She is able to pry from me such information as: What music I listen to while cooking [More]
What Happens in Napa and Sonoma in January?
Leaving today on a press trip sponsored by Jarvis Communications to find out what goes on in the vineyards in January. Probably not as sleepy as you’d think. Stops along the way: Frank Family Vineyards Paul Hobbs Winery Reuling Vineyard Inman Family Wines Sequoia Grove Cain Vineyard and Winery And looking forward to seeing my [More]
