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">South Of The Border, Down Mexico Way
I first visited Mexico with my parents about 45 years ago, and since that first trip to Puerto Vallarta I have returned dozens of times. I lived about an hour south of San Diego between Rosarito Beach and Ensenada between 2000 and 2002. During that period I paid my first visit to the Valle de [...]
January 6th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">A Day In The Napa Valley
As we walked around memories began flooding back of visits when the Eiseles lived there. We used to come for dinner, Milt usually barbecued steaks and we enjoyed them with his exceptional wines. Burges told us how the Araujos came to purchase the property in 1990.
December 20th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">Glorious Nova Scotia – Halifax To Tatamagouche
A few minutes later, we were bouncing through 8 – 10 foot waves, getting drenched from head to toe, screaming and laughing with joy. The entire boat was filled with water.
October 12th, 2010 | Posted in Travel,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips | Read More »
">Video Diary From The 2010 Wine Blogger’s Conference in Walla Walla
This year I attended my first Wine Bloggers Conference. It won’t be my last. Laura Petersen from Jordan Winery did a great job archiving the event with video diaries. I’m already registered for next year’s conference in Charlottesville, VA.
September 13th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips | Read More »
">Pennsylvania Wines – Full Of Wonderful Surprises
So when looking for wineries outside of these areas, why not consider Pennsylvania? The most likely answer that will be given back is, “you are kidding?”
September 7th, 2010 | Posted in Travel,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">All Aboard For Fun – Brewen’s Empire Trolley
But wait, there’s more. On to the main course of “Roasted Pork Loin with Guinness Stout Glaze,” which requires a 12 oz bottle of beer. Chef Marty says that beer should never be bought in odd numbers and recommends employing the phone-a-friend option for remaining beers. I’m now begging Mr. W to cue the crane to get me out of my seat.
August 21st, 2010 | Posted in Miscellany,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">The Washington Journey Continues – Onward To Walla Walla
After a jam-packed 1st day with the 11 other winners of the WBC or Bust contest, we left Seattle’s Renaissance Hotel and headed west towards Walla Walla. 8:00 came early, but being the troopers we were we sucked it up, hopped on the bus and prepared ourselves for the day’s first stop: Cave B Estate [...]
July 8th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
