Sangria Anyone?
Now that we are into the fall season, I still long for the warmth and sunshine of the summer. So, in honor of the end of the sunny season, let’s talk about that magical wine mixture…Sangria! Sangria is an interesting combination of wine, fruit and brandy. But, it can...
An Autumn kind of wine
As we move into October, it makes me think about Oktoberfest. I’ll admit that I’m not a beer drinker and would much rather celebrate the Autumn season with a nice red wine. For me, red wine is the perfect complement to those cooler nights snuggled up by a roaring fire...
The Newport Mansions Food & Wine Festival 2021
I love wine and food festivals. I love the diversity of the wines, the food pairings, the energy of the presenters, the excitement of the attendees, and the opportunity it gives me to observe the wine tasters. Overall, just a fun time and learning experience! The...
A Grand Grape – Grenache!
I’m guessing that Grenache is not one of the typical grape varieties you think about when purchasing wine at your favorite wine shop but let me say that it is one of the most versatile grapes around. It originally came from Spain and was called Garnacha. It was later...
An Afternoon at Hawks View Winery
Sometime when you are wandering through the Oregon wine country, take yourself on a road off the beaten path, leading up a hill and you will not only find a dramatic view but a very cool winery with some of the best wine in the region. On my most recent journey to...
The Exhilaration of the Bike
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”. -Albert Einstein One of the best ways to make you feel better both mentally and physically is to jump on a bicycle and go for a ride. Whether you do 4 miles or 24 miles, it’s all good!...
National Pinot Noir Day…hurray!
Today is National Pinot Noir Day and it comes right after my trip to Willamette Valley in Oregon. The timing couldn’t be better! One of my favorite wine varietals (as if you didn’t already know) is Pinot Noir and today celebrates it in major style. On my recent trip...
Knotty Vines Wine
Why do we go to conferences? Well, I go to meet new people, network, learn something interesting, discover new ways of doing things, and get ideas. I recently attended the Wine Media Conference in Eugene, Oregon and did all these things. There were seminars, meet and...
Oregon’s Willamette Valley-The Basics
I’m very excited to let you know that I’m heading to the Wine Media Conference in Eugene, Oregon next week. It’s the first time that I’ve attended a conference like this. There will be wine writers and bloggers from around the world who will be learning and sharing...
The “Green Wine” Vinho Verde!
Well, it’s summer and the weather is warm…it’s time for dining al fresco at an outdoor café, on your backyard deck, at the beach or on a boat in the middle of a lake or the ocean. I’m sure you’re asking yourself…which wine would pair perfectly with any of these...