Wine Muse discovered in Portugal – the tempting images of the House of Ramos Pinto
When I gave winemaker Rui Cunha my card, he laughed and said that I would find the wine muses at Ramos Pinto, …
Napa Valley compleat with Coombsville AVA
The Coombsville AVA became official on December 14, 2011 but the region was always an integral part of high quality Napa Valley …
Virginia wine country is for lovers – and dreamers
[flagallery gid=27 name=”Gallery”] Virginia’s state motto is “Virginia is for lovers” but it could also be said of dreamers because wine lovers …
Visiting the two Mendocinos
If you decide to visit the two Mendocinos, here are my suggestions for getting and staying there, dining and tasting. Anderson Valley …
A tale of two Mendocinos
[flagallery gid=23 name=”Gallery” w=100% h=100 skin=slider_gallery] A wine lover’s tour of Mendocino wine region is usually comprised of a quick drive through …
A taste of Hollywood’s glam past in a day
[flagallery gid=17 name=”Gallery” w=100% h=100] Imagine an exciting Los Angeles town that by the 1920’s, was home to three major motion picture …
The Wines of Gold from the Douro Valley: a global perspective
My motto is “Discover the world and savor the classics.” The catchphrase encourages consumers to explore all the wines of the world …
Holiday diversions – Manhattan’s neighborhood cafes and bars
[flagallery gid=19 name=”Gallery” w=100% h=100] New York City at this time of year is resplendent with holiday lights, Christmas trees and festive …
Yeatman Hotel in Porto – the gateway to Port and Douro Valley food and wine
[flagallery gid=18 name=”Gallery”] Appreciation of great wines deepens with positive memories of visiting the place of origin and soaking up the …
Italian icons – Masi Agricola and Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
[flagallery gid=8 name=”Gallery”] The Grandi Marchi fine Italian wine tasting in the city earlier this month was a reminder as to why …