Why Is Wine So Confusing?
I pride myself on knowing a little bit of wine. But am I an expert? Not when it comes to...
Port: A Wonderful Winter Wine
Last week, I talked about rainy-day wines. Well, it’s still raining this week. So, I’m going to talk about my...
Is It Time for Some Rainy-Day Wines?
In California, it’s raining cats and dogs – and we are thrilled. Perhaps this could be the start of the...
New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! Is it time for some New Year’s resolutions? I think so. But let’s make some New Year’s...
It’s Time to Have Fun with the Holidays
Really? Really. It is truly time to have fun with the holidays. Now, I know that means all kinds of...
Finding a Life or Two for Winery Waste
Did you know that about 20 percent of what goes into winemaking comes out as winery waste? Grape skins, seeds...
Wines I’ve Never Heard Of
I’ve been a wine enthusiast for most of my life. But there are so many wines I’ve never heard of. ...
Celebrating Thanksgiving 2022
Thanksgiving is a time to remember what we are thankful for: our family, our friends, our pets, our homes and...
Is E. & J. Gallo Winery Cheap, Great or Both?
You’ve likely known the name E. & J. Gallo Winery for most of your life. If you’re like me, you...
Let’s Have Fun with Fun Wine Gifts
The holidays are upon us, and that means it’s time to think about gifts. Today the focus will be on...