Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, the two prominent white grapes of Austria, aren’t necessarily the first varietals that come to mind when thinking of Santa Barbara County wine. It’s true that Chardonnay…
A couple of weekends ago, I was able to attend an advanced screening Somm: Into The Bottle, the follow up documentary to 2012’s popular Somm movie. Although the movie Sideways had an effect…
It’s December, which means it’s bubbles season! With Christmas only a few days away and New Year’s Eve around the corner, I have no doubt that there will be some…
I don’t know about you, but I really look forward to my ’12 Questions’ posts. These Q&As with cool and influential people in the wine industry are not only fun…
Wow, is it really almost Thanksgiving? Yikes… Since the month is flying by, I’m excited to share the next participant in my ’12 Questions’ series before December is upon us.…
Now that summer is fading away, I find myself looking for good summer wines that can easily transfer into Fall and the holiday season. (Side note: it is finally starting to…
Let’s face it… wine is a huge part of our culture these days. Wine is more accessible than ever, sommeliers are more prevalent, and more and more people just plain…
After a brief hiatus, my Q&A series with people in the wine industry is back! This month, which just so happens to be California Wine Month, we’re talking to Santa…
Lately I have been on a big France kick. Everyone seems to be going to France, talking about the wines they recently had in France, or speaking in French. Well,…
Having added ‘blogger’ and ‘writer’ to my credentials these past couple of years, it’s always an honor when I’m asked to write for other blogs and publications. For the past…