The Artist
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NEW ZEALAND REPORT #2 • One glass of Barbera over dinner led to a realm of New Zealand winemaking that we did not know existed.
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Fun Ride in Rotorua
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NEW ZEALAND REPORT #1 • A winery and tasting room coexisting with a collection of amusement-park-style rides.
Read MoreChoosing Holiday Wines
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It is no wonder that nearly every wine writer produces a few hundred words about choosing wine to pair with holiday food and for giving as gifts. As an aspiring wine writer, I have decided to approach the topic “after-the-fact.”
Read MoreHarvest Fresh
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While these young wines will not be everyone’s preference, they offer yet another interesting stop along one’s wine journey.
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Fire! Fire!
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It is fire season in California, and our nearest wine country, Santa Barbara County, has been hit hard. Anyone who appreciates the wine of this region will recognize the Bien Nacido vineyard as a source of quality fruit for a number of wineries. This article in Wednesday's Los Angeles Times recounts the harrowing tale of how close we came to losing this treasured vineyard.
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