If you have followed this missive over the last few years you already know that Santa Barbara County contains some of my favorite wineries, vineyards and places to visit. It’s a place with wonderful terroir bringing together ocean breezes and long, cool growing...
It’s Black Friday and instead of writing about some brews you cannot get, I will write about what you can get! It is my favorite time of year again, and as the winter chill is upon us, so are many of the most delightful stout choices of the season. There are...
It’s from France, not Turkey, but it goes great with turkey. I think you know what I mean. The region is Vouvray which is a Loire Valley appellation where the finest Chenin Blanc grapes are grown. That place is magic for making all types of Chenin Blanc; sweet, dry,...
In this day and age, there are a ton of different breweries across the world, most of which, never make it to the United States. If they do, there is a good chance that they don’t come to Minnesota. However, once in a while we get the opportunity to try some of...
It’s almost here! My favorite holiday is upon us. One day a year designated to family, food, football, and, just to break up the alliteration, WINE! We are here to help you find a great bottle for your feast. Actually, we will help you figure out how many...
In this day and age, there are a ton of different breweries across the world, most of which, never make it to the United States. If they do, there is a good chance that they don’t come to Minnesota. However, once in a while we get the opportunity to try some of...
The history of the Sebastiani winery goes back to the 1880s with the arrival of Samuele Sebastiani from his native Tuscany. The hardworking and frugal stonemason parlayed his quarry cobblestone business into a great Sonoma County winery and vineyards. His descendants...
Did you go trick or treating with your kids? Hand out candy? Dance your face makeup off? Sit at home in your jammies binge watching Stranger Things and eating all of the candy you say you bought for all of the trick or treaters? Well, regardless of what you actually...
The Substance Cabernet Sauvignon from Charles Smith is very aptly named. It is bold and full of flavor and texture. I recently stopped in at the Walla Walla based winery and was reminded that substance is a recurring theme with all of the Smith wines. He takes a...
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