The IFWTWA "Conference At Sea" was an opportunity for a group of writers to not only enjoy a cruise on the Caribbean, but also to see the inner workings of a cr...
We were blessed to have winemaker par excellece Don Reha sailing with us. Don is the Executive Winemaker at both Thornton and Orfila Wineries and he presided over the first of several wine tastings scheduled for the week. We tasted Thornton’s non-vintage Brut Reserve Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wine, Sans Oak Chardonnay, Cabernet-Merlot and finally the incredible Estate Syrah, accompanied by a selection of fruit and cheeses.
WINEormous began as a concept. It would be a blog with stories focusing on wineries and the people who make them run - owners, winemakers, pourers, folks on the bottling line, all of them.
The mercury hovered in the low 100s, but that didn't stop the 450 people in attendance from having a wonderful time this past Sunday at Orfila Vineyards Grape S...