Each week, I spotlight a wine that truly stands out—whether for its singular character, compelling backstory, or the sheer joy it brings in the glass. This week’s pick is a golden gem: the 2023 Yorba Greco di Oro from Shake Ridge Vineyard. This is a wine that tells a story of reinvention—of how a family…
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Amador Four Fires: Indulge Your Senses At This Fabulous #Wine and #Food Festival
One of my favorite things about Spring and Summer in the Northern California is the plethora outdoor based wine and food events. One of the most memorable of such events for me was the Amador Four Fires event I last attended in 2016 (yes it was that memorable!) Amador Four Fires Festival (A4F), is a…
Wine of the Week; 2012 Sandlands Chenin Blanc
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. This week’s wine the 2012 Sandlands Chenin Blanc is all of the above. From The Winery Sandlands is the personal project of Tegan and Olivia Passalacqua. The line-up encompasses the forgotten…
Open That Bottle The Day After!
Open That Bottle Night was held last this past weekend – Saturday, February 23rd (it’s the last Saturday in February annually). Ever since I found out about “Open That Bottle Night” (“OTBN”) several years ago, I’ve looked forward to participating every year. However, I wasn’t able to participate this year due to a previous family…