Napa Valley’s wine country is a top tourist destination. Great wine and food combined with some of the finest views in Northern California. Yes, please. With a climate similar to a mediterranean weather region – mild winters and dry hot summer temps, the grapes are happy here. Test your Napa Valley Knowledge with the 20 trivia […]
Archives for February 2017
Have You Ever Heard Of A Wine “Smelling” …
Wine ‘tastings’ are somewhat inaccurately named – top sommeliers agree that smell is by far the most important sense when it comes to drinking wine. Where did the term “wine tasting” come from? I have heard that originally, wine tasting ( and the checking of corks) was done to insure that the bottle was not poisoned… […]
CIA Greystone Napa Appellation Trail Tasting
Whether you’re interested in shopping for culinary delights or dining in the award-winning restaurant, most food lovers agree, CIA Greystone Napa offers a fantastic backdrop. I recently had the pleasure of spending the weekend at FlavorNapa 2013. Some of the events took place on the historic CIA property in Napa, including the Appellation Trail Tasting. […]
Santa Barbara County Wine Tasting Travel Tips
Quickly growing into quite the haven for fine wine lovers… Santa Barbara County is a must stop visit for many California Wine Country travelers. With breathtaking scenic views, close proximity to the coast and a very close knit community of wine growers, not to mention all that great California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to boot… […]
Lady Gaga Plans To Launch Own Wine Label
Turning lemons into wine… Just reading reports that Lady Gaga, has come out with an exclusive for TMZ that she plans to launch her own wine label. My glass is ready… just sayin’. Announced only hours before her fabulous performance is set to begin at Super Bowl halftime 2017, it is an exciting time for the […]
TOP Questions To Ask A Wine Maker
We all love to drink it. But how many of us actually understand the process behind it. Visiting a wine tasting room can be a great way to find yourself closer to a winemaker and to get the information needed to make a fantastic glass of juice. I visit quite a few wineries and know that keeping […]