We tasted our way through Chardonnay, Sangiovese, his Scout's Honor blend, a couple of Cabernets, including the magnificent Family Reserve. We said goodbye with a taste of late harvest Zinfandel.
On the evening of May 2nd, I slipped and fell at home, landing on my left knee and rupturing the quadriceps in my left leg. After waiting to get the correct dia...
Much to our delight, the next stop was a visit to Anette's Chocolates and a tour from co-founder Anette Madsen-Yazidi. She and her brother Brent Madsen have been in business together for nearly 20 years. Wine infused chocolates and sauces are their signature, but I couldn't get enough of the Chili Lime Tequila Tortilla Brittle or the Fiery Beer Brittle with Spanish peanuts.
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.
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.
It was a busy week for wine aficionados in Southern California. Last Monday I went to San Diego to the beautiful Lounge Six at the Solamar Hotel in ...
This is what it's all about. People getting together to help one another. Saturday, April 17, the 2nd Annual Rhythm & Vine will feature wine tasting, gourme...