Meomi Pinot Noir
Usher in the season of entertaining with a wine that never fails to delight and impress. That's a lot of pressure for a single wine, but this one can handle it. What is it? Meiomi Pinot Noir.
Beaujolais Nouveau
It’s turkey time again. The. Best. Holiday. Eating, drinking, relaxing, and just enjoying the day. Whether it’s with family, friends (or both), or even just you, it’s a holiday that is so simply celebrated with a list of all we […]
Two wickedly good wines to celebrate Wicked: For Good
It’s a wicked good week. Wicked: For Good is out on Friday the 21st! For all of us who have been under the spell of Wicked for years now, this is really exciting and deserves a wickedly good wine to celebrate. With […]
Neverstill Chenin Blanc
I received copies of the November issue of Main Street Magazine in the mail the other day, and among the many other great reads, I saw the piece I wrote about Neverstill Wines. It inspired me to open one of the bottles […]
Neverstill Winery: When wine speaks to more than grapes
There’s a reason the phrase In Vino Veritas has endured since its attribution to the Greek historian, Herodotus, in the fifth century BC. About 600 years later, it’s credited to the Roman philosopher and naturalist Pliny the Elder, who used the exact phrase in Book 14 of his tome, Naturalis Historia. What does it mean?
In […]
Finca Barbera Time Waits for No One
I finally tried a wine that I harbored a prejudice toward, and I have to confess to becoming a fan. And just in time for the holiday that’s just around the corner, Halloween. The wine is Finca Barbera’s Time Waits for No One. It’s […]
Daou Cabernet
In a wine education class recently, I was able to try two amazing Cabernet Sauvignons from Paso Robles in California. Both are made by wineries that staked their claims to what was possible in Paso way before it became as popular as it is today. They are […]
J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot
Hello, October! For this first weekend of the month, I’m thinking a red wine that’s super-smooth, with big fruit notes and a plump nose, lots to keep me coming back, but not too much to challenge me. I’m thinking a nice Merlot. I’m going for the J Lohr […]
Get lost, then get to work
Back in February, I decided it was time to rekindle the art spark for myself. I was a studio art major in college (way back when!), and while I’ve retained an active interest in art, I have not consistently practiced making art. Regular efforts over the years left me feeling frustrated and definitely “not good […]