Alana’s Holiday White Wine Picks
It’s important to stock up on white wine at the holidays. Even though I advise sharing your favorites, this is one area where it’s also an opportunity to be a gracious host, prepared for guests that...
View ArticleLovin’ On Pinot Noir – Tips & Picks
Insider Tips for Finding & Enjoying Great Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is best when it is grown in a very specific place proven to have ideal conditions. If it says “California” on the label, pass it by,...
View ArticleExcellent Chilean Red Wine Under $20
Because I love tasting wines from around the world, I have purchased many Chilean wines (as well as received samples). My big news is that I am blown away by how much the quality of Chile’s red wines...
View ArticlePassport to Pinot Noir: Russian River
I don’t know. It’s the heartbreak grape. Difficult to vinify. For me, it’s a metaphor for the process of art. You struggle and suffer against seemingly insuperable microclimatic odds, and only when...
View ArticleInsider Tips – Value Wines
Overheard: “I hate sales. I don’t want to pick through all the stuff that nobody wants.” I feel the same way about shopping, but I love value. My definition of value is do I love it and is that a...
View ArticleWine Buying List: Chilean Chardonnay
I’ve been writing this blog for several years now and I’ve have a great time just cruising around sharing my discoveries. travels and food & wine pairings with you. The only way I can keep track of...
View ArticleGrey, A Rare Find, Drink Now & Hold
Vina Ventisquero, located in the gorgeous Maipo Valley is 25 miles from the Chilean coast and 100 miles from Santiago. According to our guide, the climate changes every 40 miles (I was there in...
View ArticleDiscovering Chilean Wine: Alto Maipo Small Lot Cabernet Sauvignon
Many of us have a hobby. I have friends who love deep sea fishing, searching for plants in the woods or doing puzzles. A hobby brings out childlike curiosity and pure enjoyment in a person. It...
View Article8 Wines I Would Buy Again
I’m introducing a bunch of wines to you today as a group. Lots of fun details, I hope you enjoy and find some that you want to try. The wines in the picture each have a unique story. Starting from...
View ArticleCatalan Spain in Sonoma CA
Why do I advocate drinking global wine? It satisfies my desire to dream about other places, cultures and people, and it’s a favorite game, quite entertaining. Food and wine is an easy way to explore...
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