The next adventure in our lives begins…….. Knowing our latest renovation project is in the hands of great owners……… We’re off on a 3,000+ mile cross country trip with a destination of Healdsburg, California. We packed in the dog and the wine and headed out. In the Panhandle of Florida – This is pretty darn amazing! It goes on and on! The Old Spanish Trail in … Continue reading Westward Ho!
Saying goodbye to Sarasota and to our newly built / renovated cottage was huge! The process was daunting having just unpacked our belongings and filled the wine room less than 8 months ago. Aside from the normal packing…….It was necessary to sell off a major amount of the wine inventory, pack and ship some ahead, and arrange for a small amount to travel with us. A … Continue reading Leaving home……….
Photo credit -SFGATE The residents of Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino Counties want you to know they are open for business. The fires were devastating. The lives of 42, over 6,000 homes and nearly 50 commercial buildings were lost. All businesses have taken a huge financial hit. So, how can you help?………Their message for you is simple. “Come,” … “Sonoma needs you.” says winemaker Sara … Continue reading A Time to Help………..
We were headed to a wedding in Orangeburg, SC and a side trip to Charleston. On our way we veered over to Brunswick Georgia and St. Simons Island to visit our newly discovered relatives. They’re a quiet bunch for sure – and old! – going back five generations! We found a terrific lunch place in Brunswick serving the best fried green tomato sandwich I’d … Continue reading Visiting the relatives………
The weather is not perfect in January for exploring the Anderson Valley.. Could be nice. Could be rainy. Could be snowing. We got the rain and a hit of snow this visit however, in any weather, this valley is gorgeous. We drove from the Sierra Foothills to the Anderson Valley. There is a route between the two around Clear Lake. We opted for the quicker … Continue reading Returning to the Anderson Valley……..
We decided this winter to try another region in California’s vast wine country, Amador County. This area is probably better known for its historic gold mines but from what we experienced it is well on its way to additionally becoming known for its wine production. We flew into San Francisco and drove to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. On another visit I would fly into Sacramento (45 miles … Continue reading In the Sierra Foothills…….
Christmas was celebrated at home this year………… with three exceptional wines! The 2004 vintage Moet & Chandon Brut Rose champagne – Absolutely luscious! Followed by Peter Seghesio’ s 2014 Journeyman Chardonay and the 2014 Rock Garden Zinfandel also created by Peter Seghesio. A memorable line up! Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous cruise into the new year! Salud! Continue reading Christmas dinner at home……
Friends and family celebrated Thanksgiving in Asheville, North Carolina this year. It was a chance to check out a city that is attracting a lot of attention, feel a brief cold spell and to hike through falling leaves. I have to say the restaurants we tried were fantastic. Cúrate, Rubarb and The Marketplace are not to be missed. From the cocktails to the desserts, they offered very creative … Continue reading 2016 Thanksgiving selections…….
Our daughter asked for some suggestions on wines to purchase at Trader Joe’s so on a recent trip to stock up on some of their food goodies we took a look at their wine selection. I was surprised to see a number of the wines on the shelves priced higher than what we normally pay. I was not surprised to see many unfamiliar bottles at rock … Continue reading Checking out Trader Joe’s Wine Shelves….
This article appeared in the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal and I found it to be an excellent read. By LETTIE TEAGUE Nov. 19, 2015 12:35 p.m. ET PHOTOS: ANA NANCE FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Putting together a restaurant wine list requires more than a few famous names and popular grapes, as Lettie Teague discovered when she followed the opening of New … Continue reading The Inside Story Behind a Wine List’s Creation……..
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