Driving along the Danube river on a stunning summer day, we were struck by the beauty of the countryside and the rolling hillside vineyards. We had already been in…
Hard to imagine as we write this post, but school for the kiddos is winding down, desert camping season is in full swing, and the northern stretches of our…
News Flash: Mother’s Day is an ALL DAY affair. Give the mother in your life the whole day off- here’s the plan.
Start with a simple brunch paired with this…
What is Easter morning without pink bubbles? This pastel sparkler is the perfect compliment to your Easter brunch spread. Pale pink, delicately effervescent, and a great match to a…
It’s Spring Break for the school kids, and buds are starting to pop. Though we know we’re not quite out of the woods yet.
We’re of the mind that there…
Choosing a wine appropriate for St. Patrick’s day- a holiday known for macro beer and green food dye- takes some mental acrobatics. So for this special day we’ve got…
We’ve had this rec up our sleeve for a while… waiting for the perfect opportunity to feature this amazing South African red blend. We were first introduced to this…
At first it might seem strange to crave a crisp Sauvignon Blanc this time of year, but it actually makes perfect sense if you think about it. December is…
Someone paid attention here, and that someone is Matt Brady. He’s the winemaker at Samsara in the Santa Rita Hills, which produces a beautiful Pinot Noir. Their philosophy is…
Let’s face it. Thanksgiving is not really about the wine- nor are the December holidays that follow. They are celebrations of family, friends and food (all of which call…
If you want a fun, drinkable, reasonably priced bubbly for the holiday season, one that your guests will enjoy, but also isn’t so refined that you’ll feel guilty spiking…
