Wow.
I really wasn’t in the mood to blog tonight, but when I opened and tasted the 2007 Dry Creek Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay I just had to sit down and pound out a few paragraphs!
I must admit that I’m a RRV chardonnay honk, as I much prefer the characteristics that come out of this AVA’s best vineyards over her [...]
While working on his M.A. in psychology, Eddie Osterland became fascinated with the world of wine. So much so that he altered career paths and became the United States very first Master Sommelier.
His unique story began in the 1960’s when wine in the United States was not what it is today. Truth be [...]
Isn’t is refreshing to watch athletes compete at the highest level of their sport and express the joy they have without pretense?
I was struck by an interview with Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn as she politely and calmly answered all the questions she was asked with poise and charm…and with a conviction to be the very [...]
Sunday March 14th The Del Mar Fairgrounds will play host to the largest tasting of California wines in the San Diego area.
More than 240 family owned wineries will be on hand to pour samples inside Exhibition Hall at the 2010 Family Winemakers of California San Diego Tasting. Exhibitors will represent most wine growing regions from around [...]
The most memorable words I ever heard about the legion of women who hope (or expect!) to be wowed by their significant other on Valentine’s Day innocently came from a 1990s radio advertisement when the actor deadpanned, “It’s their Super Bowl.”
Admittedly, I’m a guy’s guy and therefore the ultimate “Hallmark Holiday” generally leaves me with [...]
