The story of Ceja Vineyards is truly inspiring. The Ceja family migrated from Mexico to the Napa Valley in the '70s and a decade later purchased 15 acres of vineyards. They now have 113 acres planted and have opened a restaurant in Downtown Napa near their tasting room.
Giorgio greeted us, umbrella in hand, a smile from ear to ear. “Welcome to Villa Matilde!” Rain wasn’t dampening anyone’s spirits on this soggy Saturday. We...
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.
These groups of six meet approximately once a month, we sample five or six wines and bring a dish to pair with each. Voila - all the bases are covered. Good conversation, food and wine.
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.
Steve chose to give us a taste of what he says is their most popular lunch item: a butter poached lobster grilled cheese sandwich which he says tongue-in-cheek should come with a side of Lipitor. The lobster is poached in water and butter, then placed on toasted sourdough, loaded with bacon and white cheddar and more butter.
When I launched WINEormous about two and a half years ago, I had no idea where it would take me. When the opportunity to visit Columbia, MO earlier this year pr...
Much to my surprise, Jeri and Dawn decided they had to show their Midwest stuff and ride the bull. (Could this decision have been colored by a day of wine drinking?)
Just about an hour's drive form the Temecula Valley lies Idyllwild. Nestled in the pines, it's a quiet, funky, vibrant, eclectic and artsy community. On October...
Each of the Twin Pomegranate Wines features distinct sweet/tart flavors of the super fruit, but subtle differences will help you decide what your favorite will be. All the wines are priced under $15 and can be purchased online, at Whole Foods and several other grocery stores throughout the country.