wine tasting

Aluvé Winery Visit

The last few years have been hard on wineries. Wildfires and smoke damaged fruit; the Covid-19 pandemic decimated tourism, stalled supply chains, …

Aloha, as I prepare to return to Maui finally after years of delay thanks to Covid, I want to share my January …

2020 has been a difficult year for many, and as it winds down, I think it’s important to take time for reflection …

September marks the beginning of harvest for most wineries along the west coast, which is always a big draw for wine lovers. …

Recently I found myself in Napa California on a weekday with nothing scheduled. Most wineries are now open only by appointment, but …

I don’t know if you are like me and you save every cork from every bottle you open? I do this knowing …

Mushrooms are terrific for parties. They’re wonderful finger foods all contained in their own “bowl” and they can be stuffed with a …

Summer around here means a couple of things: Vino in the Village and fresh tomatoes from my garden. Even if you don’t …

I hosted a California and Washington wine tasting party. Each wine was paired with small plate recipe I prepared specially for the …

This fast and easy appetizer is the perfect combination of cool, crisp, crunchy and creamy. The creaminess pairs perfectly with Patterson Cellars …