Category: California
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Keeping Cool with Paso Robles Wine
I enjoy the big red wines of Paso Robles. They are delicious and pair so well with my favorite summer foods: barbecue, steak, and hamburgers. But did you know there is a lighter side to Paso Robles? This region known for its warm climate and red wines produces some elegant whites from Mediterranean varieties. Not…
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Lodi Says Yes Way Rosé
May is here. The mercury is on the rise. This can only mean one thing: Rosé Season Has Begun! However, rosé is not one size fits all. Which is why its time to look to Lodi, home to over 125 grape varieties, to quench your rosé thirst.
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Tom Gamble: Crafting Quiet Wines To Be Enjoyed With Life
Noise is defined as “unwanted sound judged to be unpleasant, loud, or disruptive to hearing.” Tom Gamble, of Gamble Family Vineyards, is not a fan of noise – at least in wine. He seeks to produce wines that are “not trying to be the loudest voice in the room.” Although his wines are not loud…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Pedroncelli Zinfandel and Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
In 2017, Pedroncelli celebrated their 90th anniversary as a family owned and operated winery. It was a joy of mine to celebrate with them throughout the year in a series of wine tastings. It’s been an even greater joy that many of you have taken my words to heart and tried Pedroncelli wines. Furthermore, every…
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Prepping for #NationalZinfandelDay
The wine lovers calendar is filled with national or international days celebrating a specific grape or wine. I am not sure why these days exist, but in a world filled with so many wonderful wines I appreciate these days reminding me to enjoy a wide variety of wines. So with this in mind, I’d like…
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Chardonnay Throwdown: California vs. Chile
Chardonnay is the world’s most beloved white wine grape. It is still the most consumed grape (white or red), largely due to its adaptability and versatility. It is grown in every wine production region in the world, expressing terroir and winemaking techniques possibly better than any other grape. When thinking of Chardonnay California is likely…
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Six Sexy Zins for Valentine’s Day
February is here, and with it comes a host of events: Ground Hog’s Day, Super Bowl, President’s Day, Mardi Gras (aka Shrove Tuesday), and of course February 14, National Ferris Wheel Day. I know Feb 14 is also Valentine’s Day. This year forget the skimpy lingerie and soulful sounds of Al Green because I have…
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6 California Wines Perfect for Your Holiday Table
The holiday rush is on. Hanukkah begins tomorrow. Christmas is just two days away. Have you bought all your gifts? Batteries? Wrapping paper? It’s time to turn your focus to the big holiday meal. Have you planned the meal? Bought the needed ingredients? What about the wine? What? You forgot the wine? Don’t worry, I…
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The Experimental Nature of Lodi Makes #Wine Fun
This morning I am leaving a fun filled long weekend in Lodi. I was there attending for the first time the Wine Bloggers Conference. I have been wanting to visit Lodi for years so I am thrilled to have wined, dined, and learned so much about this great region. Of course the Lodi people are…
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Livin and Lovin Lodi Wines
I leave today for Lodi, California to attend the Wine Bloggers Conference. This will be my first time attending WBC. In addition to being educational I will be meeting tons of fellow bloggers that I have interacted with on social media for over 2 years. I am really looking forward to the week. I am…
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