*This is part two of the series about Hungary and is wine. In part one, I talked about how visiting Budapest and learning about it’s history truly affected me. I saw images of what the people had to deal with and heard first hand accounts of how property was taken and people were murdered. To…
Important dates in history. There are plenty that have changed the world, some for the better and some for the worse. Some dates are significant to the world and others just to you. Well, today, October 1, 2018 is a pretty big day in history! Today represents the official release of our fourth vintage! It is…
The Art of Starting a Winery Dracaena Wines has been producing award-winning wines since the inaugural 2013 vintage. We have poured our hearts and souls into each and every bottle. We are a small producer; one that relies on our customer’s spreading the word about our wines. As with any business, you need to have…
As she sat in the vineyard, taking in the fresh air, she thought to herself when will things change for her. She stretched her tendrils out to absorb the last bit of sun that was dropping below the horizon. She took a breath as the fog rolled in, knowing that the temperature would be dropping soon….
#CabFrancDay is nearly here! Let us all celebrate the grape! I am on a mission to prove that this variety is “More Than a Blending Grape!” In France, the variety is called Breton, Véron, Noir dur, Bouchy, Bouchet, Gros Bouchet, Carmenet, Grosse Vidure, Messanges rouge, and Trouchet noir. In Italy, it is known as Bordo and Cabernet…
In case you haven’t heard, December 4th is #CabFrancDay! We will be celebrating all day on Twitter, Google +, Periscope, and Instagram with Cabernet Franc facts. Then at 8pm EST, we will have a twitter chat. All you need to do to participate is grab a bottle of Cabernet Franc, sit at your computer or phone or…
As the founder of #CabFrancDay, I am on a mission to give this phenomenal grape varietal the credit it is do! I was honored when asked to write a guest post just prior to last year’s holiday for Napa Valley Wine Academy. Although I really vamp up the press in November [#CabFrancDay is December 4th]…
March Madness For me, March typically means two things. Mike’s birthday and March Madness! But this year, it meant something else. This year, thanks to #winestudio, it meant I was going to hold a Winemaker’s Handprint in mine! We were exploring the world of Meeker Vineyards in Geyserville, California. Winestudio is an interactive beverage education…
