As you may have noticed, I've taken a pregnant pause from tasting wine for a very good reason. In that period my husband and I got to meet the most wonderful person; our daughter. As we've gotten the hang of parenting, I've managed to...
Topics: Grenache, Sangiovese, wine flaws

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Tim Duggan is probably one of the more eclectic and entertaining individuals you could encounter in the Central Coast Wine Country. Always ready to wax philosophical about wine or find what works for your palate, not to mention having worked for some...
Topics: J Wilkes, OTBN, Wine Country

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It's been quite a while since this space has been updated but I do have two great adventures for tommorrow if you choose to accept them. Drive up to Santa Barbara and stop by Jaffurs to try Jaffurs Cellarmaster and Tasting Room Manager, Matt...
Topics: Jaffurs, Palmina, Wine Country

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If you didn't have a reason to get out of town already. Here are a few more that might motivate you to head up to the Santa Ynez Valley this weekend. You might even want to call in sick on Friday and head up for an early start on the fun. Its the...
Topics: WCWC Approved Adventure

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The first days of spring growing up always seem to coincide with my preseason practice for softball. The smell of fresh cut grass, still dewy with March rains. The hint of leather in the air from your well worn glove. The breeze carrying faint floral...
Topics: Cabernet Franc, Wine Blogging Wednesday

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