Winemakers talk about clones when talking about Pinot Noir to consumers but clones are rarely spoken about with other grape varieties. That is why I...
Have you ever heard of the Cienega Valley AVA? Established in 1982, it is a wine region in the Central Coast of California that has...
Growing up, wine was not part of daily conversation or something people waxed poetic about. But I have since spent more than 20 years studying,...
A few months ago, I traveled to the Cienega Valley. Before this trip, I did not know about the Cienega Valley or where it was...
Hard to believe that it has been almost two years since I had dinner with Joel Aiken and first tasted Scattered Peaks Wines. While the...
A few months ago, I drank the 2019 Pfendler Chardonnay which put a smile on my face. I had been looking forward to enjoying the...
The wines of Châteauneuf du Pape are beloved for their powerful, full-bodied red wines made from a blend of grapes including Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre....
Happy 2022! I am shaking my head at how quickly this year has gone by. It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming 2021. Looking...
Holiday season is here! It is time to pop the bubbles! And just in time for Champagne Day, I am popping the Billecart-Salmon Brut Sous...
Have you been to Temecula? Only 100 miles from my home, I had never been. I have driven further distances to visit Santa Ynez and...