The legacy of pinot noir in Germany
When people think of Pinot Noir, they think of Burgundy or maybe Oregon or Russian River. Some think that pinot noir, aka Spatburgunder, …
Two things in life are certain…
Taxes being one of them. Upon visiting the Rheingau, one will notice all the magnificent castles on the hillsides along the river. These …
Unusual Sightings in Rioja
My favorite time to travel to wine regions is the spring; its not too hot, not too cold, and not too frenetic …
Napa Valley’s simple past
The Napa Valley has two histories, one that began in the mid-19th century and the second in the mid-20th. In the 1950’s …