About thirteen years ago, I was dining at one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Manhattan’s Lower East Side when I was served a particularly palate-pleasing red wine from South Africa. This wine was Carménère. I was so surprised by its taste that upon returning […]
Happy International Tempranillo Day! It’s the second Thursday in November every year. If you didn’t know – now you know! This noble grape variety has deep roots in the rich viticultural history of Spain and has long been celebrated for its exceptional qualities and the […]
It’s that time of year again! We’ve sprung forward an hour, and we’re already enjoying extra sunlight. The spring season is upon us! And if you’re anything like me, you’re already making weekend plans that involve some combination of the great outdoors, vino, and food. […]
It’s that time of year again. You know – the one where convenience stores sell out of chocolate adorned with red ribbon and plush teddy bears. The same one where commercials and online advertisements shove American capitalism into our faces with every click and scroll. […]
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Never do I notice what a romantic I am more than when I’m doing life alone. I’m sitting alone in a booth at a dimly lit, lively restaurant in wine country, listening to a musician play classic Italian tunes on his accordion. I’m staring intently […]
Wine and cheese go together like peas in a pod, white on rice, butter on popcorn, rosé on a hot summer day, Betty White and The Golden Girls, and you get the picture. With National Wine and Cheese Day coming up on July 25th, you’ll […]
I’m not big on Valentine’s Day. I view it as a capitalist society’s holiday void of any genuine love and affection. It’s governed by how much money one spends in the greeting card aisles and overcrowded restaurants. What I am big on are love and […]
When I’m not gutting an old school bus in preparation for building it into a tiny home on wheels, you can probably find me drinking wine. I am a self-proclaimed oenophile, a lover of vino. Between all the home improvement and prepping, one must find […]
The California Wine club is safe, affordable, thirst-quenching and it keeps your wine rack stocked. What more can you ask for? There’s something for everyone!
