Cabernet Franc Day is right around the corner, and I’m thrilled to celebrate one of the most dynamic and expressive grapes in the wine world! This year, I’m highlighting outstanding producers who bring the distinctive essence of Cab Franc to life in their wines. These winemakers are passionate about showcasing Cab Franc as a varietal…
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…
The Thin Veil As we transition between October and November, so does the thin veil that separates the living from the dead. Many people find as the vegetation browns and the frosts begin to crawl in, this thin veil facilitates contact and communication with their loved ones that have passed on. October 31st, goes by…
If you prefer to listen to the murder (sounds effects and all) click here The largest growth for the Californian wine industry happened in the 20th century. And as we all know where there is growth, there is greed. And where there is greed, there is crime. That’s what we are talking about today. The…
October has been declared #MerlotMe month. Earlier this month, my colleagues at #WinePW got together to share our favorite Merlot wine pairings. I paired two Merlots with Ratatouille and shared my thoughts in my post #MerlotMe and the Little Chef. After my post was written, I received another sample. A Merlot from Mt. Brave Winery in…
