Chambertin, Clos de Beze, Burgundy Grand Cru www.burgundy-wines.fr Photo by Christine Humphrey ©2012…
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The Four Graces Tasting Room, Dundee, Oregon. thefourgraces.com Photo by Christine Humphrey ©2012…
Wine Tasting at La Derniere Goutte, Paris Photo by Christine Humphrey ©2012 Humans are, for the most part, creatures of habit. We tend to stay with what is familiar…
On my recent Paso Robles, Ca. trip, I visited two other wineries that are noteworthy and recommended. Both have ties to Europe. Tablas Creek is a collaboration of the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-de-Pape, in the…
The vineyard at Kukkula Winery Photo by Christine Humphrey ©2012 When people think of California wines, the region that most often comes to mind is Napa Valley, followed by Sonoma. But…
One of the best ways to learn more about wine is to experience it in a tasting setting. In order for you to see the basics of how to taste wine, I have provided a short video from The…
At first glance and as a novice, I never really noticed that, outside of different sizes, there were also different shapes of wine bottles. My first real foray into wine was in heavier reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and…
Santa Barbara County is a haven for wine lovers. Only a few hours north of Los Angeles, this region is home to a variety of wines, especially Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhone varietals (including Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre) and blends.…
In a previous post, I mentioned Benjamin Wallace’s “The Billionaire’s Vinegar”, a true account of a 1787 Chateau Lafite Bordeaux that was supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson and sold at auction for $156,000 in 1985. Its authenticity is questionable…
If you have never done so, I highly recommend that you attend a wine pairing dinner. It’s a great way to try new wines, see how they are paired with food, enjoy a very nice meal and meet fellow…