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…
We love Spanish wines for so many reasons- they’re approachable, easy drinking, and often have a great value-for-quality ratio. For Father’s Day we picked a wine that dad can…
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…
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…
Some people make resolutions to eat better, some do a dry January, others go on an exercise kick, but what’s wrong with resolving to drink more wine? Maybe it’s…
Holiday time is dessert time, from cookie platters to yule logs and rum cakes. Chances are the wine you’ve been drinking through your meal will not be a good…
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…
Portugal is always a great bet for value driven wines. While traveling through a few years ago, what stood out was how delicious and varied their wine production 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…
