Back in the 1940s, Valdiguié, then known as Napa Gamay, was one of the dominant grapes in California. Today there are less than 225 acres...
All sparkling wines are NOT the same! They may have bubbles dancing in the glass, but the styles or production may be different. In this...
Looking at the glass, the wine is a deep, inky purple color. It is fair to think the wine will be a big, heavy red...
The holidays and special events are the perfect time to open bottles of sparkling wines. Perhaps your go-to is traditional Champagne or your go-to is...
Every time I visit Paso Robles, I walk by a corner off of the main square with a window full of empty wine bottles that...
A singer or an instrument on its own can be beautiful. But, when you blend different voices or instruments, you can create beautiful music with...
I immediately said yes when I received a personal invitation to have lunch with Neeta and Kunal Mittal at LXV Wines in Paso Robles. Not...
When we think about what wine to pair with our favorite pizza, the possibilities are endless. But often we have the same pizza and the...
I love exploring the world of wine and there are thousands of grape varieties to discover. And this week I discovered Elbling. Coming from Germany,...
Have you ever thought about making your own wine? What would you make? Would it be a particular grape variety or a blend? If it...
The Thanksgiving meal is a perfect meal to open numerous bottles of wine. Each year I pull a handful of bottles that I want to...
Located in the northeastern region of Italy, the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region is the most important white wine producer. While there are delicious red wines and orange wines in this...
The one thing I look forward to at the Thanksgiving table is the pumpkin pie. My mom makes a crust from scratch and the filling...
Looking for a delicious big red wine? Look no further than Malbec. Malbec is always a safe, crowd-pleasing bet. It is easy to drink and...
The Humane Society International, the world’s largest animal protection organization, is celebrated every November 22nd on Humane Society Day. So in honor of the Humane...
When my friends invited me over for dinner, I offered to bring the wine. They told me it would be a casual night and we...
Breakfast is not my preferred meal of the day. But, this past week I had a breakfast that may change that. La Cocina de Doña...
Mourvèdre is often used to add weight and structure to a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault. As a stand-alone grape, Mourvèdre typically offers a ...
Little did I know what I was in for when I was invited to attend an event launching Y by Yoshiki in collaboration with Champagne...
The beauty of Chardonnay is how expressive it can be. It is a grape that expresses both where it is grown, as well as the...