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">Perugia Bound
Saturday morning I’ll land at Rome’s Fiumicino airport, where I will meet up with a group of fellow bloggers as we eat and drink our way through Orvieto, Montefalco and Torgiano before finally arriving in Perugia in the heart of Umbria.
January 24th, 2012 | Posted in Travel,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips | Read More »
">“Old 900″ Flies Again At Alta Colina
On a dreary, rainy morning, Bob, Maggie, Laura and I climbed into Bob’s pickup and checked out the incredible views from the vineyards. These young vines are producing sensational fruit and Bob is making superior wines.
January 24th, 2012 | Posted in Wine Country trips,Winemakers,Wineries | Read More »
">Looking Forward – 2012 and Beyond
Where we’ve fallen short I believe is in engaging you and opening a dialogue with you. I take full responsibility and I intend to change that. We’ve always wanted this to be a two way street and I encourage you to let us know how we can improve the experience for you.
January 4th, 2012 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Country trips,Wine Tasting Events | Read More »
">But Did You Visit Napa?
Napa was a hotspot for “speakeasies” and “comfort houses” during prohibition. It had a reputation for being rough and tumble. George has a way with bringing the past to life and he captivated us all with tale after tale.
December 21st, 2011 | Posted in Travel,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips | Read More »
">Helping the Land Express Itself
The drive up the mountain can be harrowing, so allow plenty of time. The reception at the winery can be no less than frigid if you have not done your homework and made a reservation confirmed by email well in advance of your arrival. Cain is not a winery on the “party bus” tour of Napa.
June 7th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">Greetings From Central Missouri
My visit to Missouri wineries I spent four days in Central Missouri tasting Missouri wine: Lake of the Ozarks and Columbia, with writers from the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association. Despite a very frightening tornado warning siren, we are all thoroughly impressed with what the diverse region has to offer. There will be [...]
May 30th, 2011 | Posted in Travel,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">Soggy, But Delightful – Quick Notes From The Road
We awoke yesterday morning to torrential rains. We decided to head to Sonoma and some of my old stomping grounds. The drive was an adventure, with winds whipping and rain coming down so hard we could barely see the road.
March 25th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
