The Santa Ynez Valley is full of amazing destinations for a wine enthusiast like me. It’s my Disneyland! In fact, I call it “THE happiest place on earth”. Of course, my kids would beg to differ but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Speaking of a happy place, …
How many times have we had a good meal while pairing some amazing wines, and we all wished we ate and drank less? We’re all guilty of it; eating and drinking too much. But who can blame us? It’s the epicurean style. Pairing wines with a juicy New York steak, a …
For centuries, Bordeaux has assumed a mythical status in the world of fine wine as a leitmotif of wealth, power and influence, but its prosperity has always been linked to the capricious nature of markets and the shifting fortunes of global economies. Now change is coming to Bordeaux, with traditional …
Where is Provence? – Provence vineyards cover most of the southeast region of France. This region benefits from the mild temperatures of the south, with a definite added bonus: a touch of the mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers, mild winters, little snow, and abundant sunshine. Winds are an important feature of this …
During a recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, a few friends and I had the pleasure to visit some amazing wineries and taste some stunning wines. As Steve J. said in one of his recent posts, one should not be afraid to try and discover new wines… and that’s …
In addition to donating millions to charitable organizations, spending time to help various people in need, more celebrities are getting involved with what really matters: WINE! This is part 2 of “celebrity winemakers”. Enjoy and check back later for more! 5 – Let’s be honest… We ALL remember actor Jason Priestley as the …
You’ve heard me talk about people who “invest” in wine, only to indulge in the new taste of that wine after patiently sitting in a wine cellar for a few years. There’s no real trading happening, therefore the term “wine investment” is only used as a figure of speech… until …
They come from all over the place, they are actors, musicians, race car drivers, politicians – or all of the above – and they have one thing in common… they all have a deep appreciation for wine and winemaking. Oh and money… they all have money. As a matter of …
U.S. wine exports uncorked a new record in 2012! For the third consecutive year, U.S. wine exports grew as demand increased in Germany, Sweden, Japan and China. The San Francisco-based Wine Institute said wine exports – 90 percent from California – brought in $1.43 billion in revenues, which represents a 2.6 percent growth compared to 2011. The European Union remained …
Wine Labels – love at first sight or a swift left swipe! Printed on paper or on the bottle, round or square, etched or frosted, flat or embossed, black or color, wine labels feature many available styles and techniques. The possibilities are endless and winemakers have traded conventionalism for more unusual …
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