Monterey Peninsula The Monterey Peninsula is located on the central California coast. Monterey, Seaside, Carmel, Marina, and Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach are all on this peninsula. It is a beautiful area with great restaurants and wineries, in addition to hiking and beautiful scenery. We have visited many restaurants here over the last decade. Although […]
Wine Region
An All-Natural Goodbye to September in Marin and Sonoma
The last weekend in September is always a busy time in the Bay Area. Among the recurring highlights are: Mill Valley Art Festival in Old Mill Park; Weekend Farm Trails, for hands-on tours to many of Sonoma’s unique farms; Eat Real Festival for exploring the newest in sustainable street food at Jack London Square; Polk […]
24 hours of Tastings at Niagara-On-the-Lake
Niagara-On-the-Lake (NOTL) is located about a half hour north of Niagara Falls and an hour and a half south of Toronto), at the point at which the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. This location, by the deep lake, sufficiently moderates temperatures to give the region a short, but still productive growing season for a wide […]
Two Short Days in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes in Upstate New York is a beautiful area. Its rolling hills are punctuated by long slender fingers of water, many of which are surrounded by grape vines. Both of our families loved and spent considerable time at Skaneateles Lake and in the lovely town of Skaneateles when we were growing up. And […]
Family Winemakers of California Tasting—So Many Wines, So Little Time
The Family Winemakers of California tasting is a San Francisco tradition. Established 21 years ago as a means of exposing small, little-known wineries to wine distributors and retailers, it has since expanded to provide the public, in addition to the trade, exposure and access to these wines. The huge event, which showcases more than 1,000 […]
San Francisco – Pinot Week
Although Joyce and I enjoy most varietals, we particularly love pinot noir. It is delicate, picks up slight nuances in the terroir and can be adapted to many different styles. Just as importantly for us, it is the most versatile wine for pairing with different types of foods. While ideal with dishes such as turkey, […]