Vintner Project Article: How Old School Technology is Helping Today’s Wineries Save Water

Vintner Project Article: How Old School Technology is Helping Today’s Wineries Save Water

Wineries today are searching for new ways to save water and to increase their sustainability. Sometimes, it is better to look into the past for answers than into the future.  In my latest piece for The Vintner Project, I interviewed  Joe Nielsen of Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma and we discussed How Old School Technology is Helping…

Hondarrabi Zuri on Winephabet Street

Hondarrabi Zuri on Winephabet Street

Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Trio North Wildwood. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I work our way through the wine world one letter each month. We discuss the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork, unscrew or saber…

Join Us On Winephabet Street; Isabella

Join Us On Winephabet Street; Isabella

What is Winephabet Street, you ask? Think of it as Sesame Street for Winelovers! It is a livestream/podcast/blogpost interactive discussion all about wine.  Winephabet Street is a collaboration between Debbie Gioquindo, aka HVWineGoddess, and myself. We will be working our way through the alphabet discussing wine varieties and regions. So grab a glass and join…

Five Romantic Books with Vineyards For Valentine’s Day

Five Romantic Books with Vineyards For Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day in our grasp, I thought it would be interesting to do a little research about some books that include vineyards, wineries, and wine. How many have you read? These are books that are highly rated on Goodreads.  The Villa Nora Roberts 4.00 stars – 28,647 ratings – 936 reviews Sophia is the…

Vintner Project Article: Q & A with Alma Rosa Winemaker Samra Morris

Vintner Project Article: Q & A with Alma Rosa Winemaker Samra Morris

I had the honor of interviewing Samra Morris, winemaker for Alma Rosa Winery in Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Many people say they have had a difficult childhood, but I don’t many have had to dodge bullets while growing up. I have met many winemakers, but Samra stands out in more than one way. She lived…

TV Segment: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

TV Segment: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

I am excited to share my latest television segment with you. The region is quite a mouthful, but it is well worth learning about it. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is a small area in the Veneto region in north east Italy located between Venice and the Dolomites.  The vineyards are located on insane slopes…

Showing and Sharing the Cab Franc Love

Showing and Sharing the Cab Franc Love

This past December, we celebrated the 7th anniversary of Cab Franc Day. The day was started to promote the inaugural release of Dracaena Wines’ Cabernet Franc. I went to social media that December 4th and just starting talking about how special Cabernet Franc is as a single varietal grape. And to my surprise,  A LOT…

TV Segment; Champagne

TV Segment; Champagne

“In victory, you deserve Champagne; in defeat, you need it.” — Napoleon Bonaparte. We may not be positive that Napoleon actually spoke these words, but we do know that these words speak wisdom.  No matter the situation, Champagne is always a great solution.  Champagne is all about location, location, location. The special sedimentary rock is…