Back Home in Rhode Island – the Restaurants!
I'm originally from Rhode Island, so every summer I head back home for a visit. This year as with every year, I was not disappointed.
What Was Your Wine “Road to Damascus” Moment?
Recently, I attended a weekly tasting with a group of friends at a wine shop, which we affectionately call “Church.”
Martian Ranch & Vineyard – One Woman’s Biodynamic Journey
I look at my vineyard as a living entity, my third child. When I’m not here I miss my vineyard as though it were a person.
Koehler Winery – History and Tasting
Winemaker Colin Murphy and Vineyard Manager Felipe Hernandez collaborate regularly to ensure the quality of the fruit improves from year to year.
The Girls’ Wine Weekend – Morro Bay!
As far as things to do, you can kayak, paddle board, take a few different boat tours, hit the beach, drive the coast, and my all-time favorite, taste wine!
Honeymoon, Africa, Cape Town, and Wine! (Part Four – Stark-Condé and Tokara)
However, it was the sign in front of the vines that proved the most disconcerting. It read: “Leopards in the Fynbos.”
Epoch Estate Wines: A Winemakers Vision of the Future
I’ve found that, where concrete highlights minerality in the wines, amphora aging imparts a grounding, earthy effect.
Becoming a Wine Expert
My experience in taking the Introductory Sommelier Exam L1 was exciting and stressful at the same time. This exam is one that a person cannot study the night before and think one can pass.
Roses: Fact or Fiction?
That being said, many a vineyard manager would smile at this quaint romantic notion. Their job is more sophisticated than watching the roses bloom.
Honeymoon, Africa, Cape Town, and Wine! (Part 3 – More Wineries!)
This wine is crisp and begs to be paired with a hard French cheese and baguettes, all whilst basking lakeside with my new bride listening to Albinoni!
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