We were in for a real treat that evening. Our group once again climbed aboard a bus, After our driver got his bearings straight (he only got slightly lost), we came upon the magnificent Castello dell'Oscano. It's tough putting into words how grand this 15th century castle is.
A one-time presidential candidate, Cap's pride in his island home is clearly evident. He loves nothing better than telling visitors why he loves this island as much as he does. We took the trolley to the Coast Guard Maritime Museum, where Curt Smith, Events Coordinator for the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, gave us a thorough overview of how the barrier islands were formed.
In less than three days, I went shrimping, toured the Maritime Museum, enjoyed a low country boil and met with several purveyors of incredibly delicious Georgia fare.
For me, part of the joy of life is the surprises it throws at you. When we checked into The Palazzo in Las Vegas, little did I think I would not set foot of...
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.
The 2011 North American Wine Bloggers Conference is now in the books. More than 300 wine bloggers descended upon Charlottesville, VA and despite the tremendous ...
At the WBC, speed tasting while blogging, 2008 Maycas del Limari 100% Chardonnay, 10 month French Oak MT from Chile, 8 miles from coast, breezy desert. Hints of...
"Dorland Enchantment". It's a term Johnny Roberts used when he told a group of writers about reading Barbara Horton's history of Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. T...
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.
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 Internation...
