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• This Wine Made My Day

  

  I’m studying for the Italian Wine Specialist certification through the North American Sommelier Association. Today, I brought a bottle to share with the class…. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2014 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Dry Creek Valley, A Gem of an AVA

  

  BackgroundLocated at the northern edge of Sonoma wine country, Dry Creek was among the first AVAs, approved in 1983. The area consists of a narrow valley... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Musings About the Wine Bloggers Conference

  

  WBC 11Two years ago, I attended WBC 11 in Charlottesville, VA. It was an eye-opening experience, in more ways than one. A number of bloggers had very critical... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• On Open That Bottle Night What Will You Drink?

  

  We all own that one bottle, waiting for the special occasion that never seems to happen. Well, tomorrow night create the occasion for yourself. The last Saturda... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• In Pursuit of Balance

  

  In honor of IPOB today, a post of mine from the Wayback Machine:Monday I was back at RN74 for another fabulous tasting. From the booklet, “The purpose of this... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• This Weekend: “Eat, Sip, & Be Merry” On The Santa Rosa Wine Trail

  

  The Members of The Santa Rosa Wine Trail are hosting a special holiday tasting weekend on Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9 from 11 am to 4 pm each... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Orange Wines – History and Soul in a Bottle

  

  Recently I attended a seminar on Ribolla Gialla from Oslavia. Oslavia is in the Collio DOC, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The area borders Slovenia, and the people... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Images from Hospice Du Rhône

  

  The 20th and last Hospice du Rhône celebration took place in Paso Robles on April 28 29 this year. I’m both glad I got to attend and sorry that I won’t get... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• ¡Torrontés!

  

  Torrontés is a white Argentine wine grape varietal, producing fresh, highly aromatic wines (notably peach and apricot) with moderate acidity, and smooth... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Modern Blends from Italy

  

  International GrapesItaly has more than 600 indigenous grapes – more than any other country in the world. So why would Italian wine producers turn to... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Rhône Rangers Rosé!

  

  I was going to post this right after Rhône Rangers in San Francisco, but decided it’s really just as much a preparation for Hospice du Rhône – especially for th... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK