The word ‘ravie’ translates to the feminine version of ‘delighted’ in French and when I drank this wine, I was delighted. I was delighted because...
Vinifera was first brought to the United States in the 1600s. It was planted off the coast of South Carolina, but it was not successful....
This week is National Prosecco Week. This nationwide campaign (July 19-25) is the official celebration of Prosecco DOC. So what better way to celebrate it...
For the third anniversary of Crush On This, Allison and Cindy share what they are crushing on today. Join us as we share what wines...
There are many common wine blends. For example, Grenache is often blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre, and Cabernet Franc is often blended with Merlot, Petit...
When I sat down for lunch with Joey Wolosz and Jeff Durham of Gentleman Farmer Wines in Napa Valley, I was immediately enamored. The passion...
In a week in which the planet saw its hottest day on record, and knowing that that record will be broken again and again, we...
What is refreshing and food-friendly? A bottle of Rosé. My pick was the Frank Family Vineyards 2022 Leslie Rosé of Pinot Noir from Carneros and...
When summer comes, it is not only time for sunshine and fun but it also means it is time for another anniversary. It is the...
Chenin Blanc was one of California’s first popular white grapes as it came to prominence in the 1970s and ’80s. It had two uses: bulk...
The summer heat has finally arrived. So, a refreshing sparkling wine seemed appropriate when celebrating the Fourth of July with friends this week. But this...
I believe that Champagne is something to be enjoyed every day, not just on special occasions. So, when I was invited to a mid-week wine...
Is it a rosé wine? An orange wine? Nope, it is actually a light red wine. It is the Two Shepherds 2021 Grenache Gris/Grenache Noir...
The world of cheese is as diverse as the world of wine. And from France to Italy and Spain, cheeses, as well as grape varieties,...
Just a two-and-a-half hour drive from Los Angeles, Santa Ynez is a regular destination for me, especially of late. As a contributor to the Slow...
It’s getting hot out there and this crew needs wine! But not the expensive stuff! We have successfully met the grocery store challenge by finding...
I recently wrote about how Carignan(e) is one of the unsung heroes of California grapes as I picked the Martha Stoumen 2019 Venturi Vineyard Carignan...
Sometimes you just have to take yourself to dinner and that is what I did this past week. I was traveling to Paso Robles for...
After binging the newest season of YOU on Netflix, which took place in London, I was inspired to find a wine to pair with it...
For the June 2023 Issue of BIN Magazine, I had the pleasure to write the story Rooster Rojo Expands To Add Mezcal To Its Portfolio Like the...