Freddy Krueger

Wine Terms Used Improperly That Make My Palate Cringe

One of my favorite movies is Nightmare on Elm Street. I drove my college roommate crazy with all my Freddy Krueger paraphernalia.(especially the 3-D Freddy – sorry Jamie!) One of the most bone chilling scenes in the movie was when Freddy was in the boiler room with Nancy and he ran his finger knives along…

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…

How Will You Celebrate Cabernet Franc Day?

How Will You Celebrate Cabernet Franc Day?

It is hard to believe that it December is almost here. Although, I feel like it has been an eternity getting here, since there has been Christmas decorations in the stores since before Halloween! Thankfully, the holiday season is almost upon us, but more importantly, Cabernet Franc Day is almost here. I say this all…

Back to Basics: A Cabernet Franc Primer #WinePW
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Back to Basics: A Cabernet Franc Primer #WinePW

Is there anyone who thought that when Robin Bell Renken chose Back to School as the theme for the September #WinePW chat, that I would not be talking about Cabernet Franc?! We were asked to pick a subject on wine and put together a fun educational piece to expand your wine knowledge! I thought a…

Cab Franc; Stepping Out of the Shadow of Its Progeny

Cab Franc; Stepping Out of the Shadow of Its Progeny

I was honored to be asked to be a key note speaker at the International Cabernet Franc Competition sponsored by California Wines and Wineries.  Below is my speech titled, “Cabernet Franc; Stepping out of the shadow of its Progeny.” Thank you to Michael Kelly for putting the event together and for the photo. (not sure…

Discussing Women’s History Month on Your Central Valley

Discussing Women’s History Month on Your Central Valley

I am so honored to share my latest television segment with you.  March is Women in History Month. The celebration began in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L 97-28. This resolution requested that President Reagan recognize the week beginning March 7th as Women’s History Week. In 1987, the National Women’s History Project, petitioned Congress to…