Summer 2021 has been somewhat easier for travel despite the threat of new COVID-19 variants Delta and Lambda (and who knows...
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Interview with Congressman Mike Thompson: California Wine Country’s Foremost Advocate
Congressman Thompson can be found working hard in the halls of Congress … or in the rows of his vineyard. He...
Quarantine Chronicles: Dreaming Remote, Enjoying Local
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to get a little stir crazy. Doing nothing but working from home,...
The Scandalously Poor Performance of Affordable American Wine
There is a scandal in the American wine industry, and it isn't what you might guess. It has nothing to do with the use of...
Natural is Good; Natural and Socially Just is Better
Environmental responsibility has been a growing focal point in the wine industry over the last few decades and is certainly here...
We Should All Be Drinking More Portuguese Wine
A few years ago, I found myself utterly impressed in Portugal by how much variety and diversity there is among the...
VIK Wines: A Story Like No Other
The story of VIK begins with Norwegian entrepreneur Alexander Vik. In 2004, he envisioned a luxury retreat and vineyard...
Wine Doldrums? It’s Time to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are you in a stale relationship with your go-to wine? Let’s face it – sometimes relationships go stale. ...
Consider Lesser-Known Wine Regions for Your Post-Pandemic Travel Plans
For more than a year, we have been forced to stay grounded. Now, more than ever, the possibility of traveling again feels...
Investigating the 2018 Bordeaux Vintage
Amidst the changes wrought by the pandemic, I recently had the privilege of attending a tasting of 2018 Bordeaux wines sponsored...
Alpine Delights in Alto Adige
As we say goodbye to Summer and welcome the promise of a cooler fall season, some people start to look forward to the shimmering...
A Moment in the Sun: Uco Valley Take-Aways
In the world of wine, when you say the word, Mendoza, most people immediately think of Malbec. Indeed, the two...