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…
I had the pleasure of sharing the wines of Viñedos Veramonte on Your Central Valley, just in time for Earth Day. Some fun facts about Earth Day: (see more facts where they were originally shared Real Simple) I hope you enjoy the segment and I truly hope you did something special to help preserve the…
I recently attended a virtual workshop that introduced me to the association consisting of thirty-six single estate vineyards that are recognized as the “Grands Crus of Spain.” The members of the Crus require a minimum of five years track record of quality in the vineyard and glass, as well as pass an annual blind tasting…
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…
The Lone Ranger was a fictional Old West good guy who wore a mask to protect his identity. He was the lone survivor after he and five other rangers were ambushed. His horse-riding sidekick, Tonto, saved his life when he found him barely alive after the grisly attack and together they rode looking to right…
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…
I love the internet! I was tasked with finding Irish wine for the March television segment. I wasn’t sure there was such a thing, but luckily I found out about Wicklow Way Winery. Located just 45 minutes south of Dublin, you can visit the winery for a tasting and tour. Brett Stephensen, co-founder and winemaker…
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…
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…
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…
