…Touring and tasting in Hollister, San Benito County, California…
Exploring the Champagne region of France
…Spring 2015 trip to France for an international champagne conference…
Olive Oil Cake paired with Miraflores Winery Botricelli
…One of the stars of the food and wine pairing was Miraflores Winery. Their 2013 Estate Rosé ($21) paired with the first course Grilled Asparagus and crispy prosciutto was a pairing connoisseurs dream. Their 2014 Pinot Grigio ($23) was paired with a Honeydew salad with honey, golden balsamic and grapeseed oil drizzle…
Why It Still Makes Sense to Go to Professional Wine Conferences
…I just got back from a wine conference in France – the IWINETC to be exact. The 7th International Wine Tourism Conference 2015 was held in the La Champagne region of France offering many opportunities for learning and commercial and professional contact…
San Benito County Wines are Worth a Second Taste
…The San Benito wine country is certainly worth a trip to. Fit it in when you are going to or from Napa, Monterey, Sonoma or Gilroy. When the other areas mentioned are blazing hot, you’ll experience much cooler temps here. It’s truly an undiscovered area showcasing memorable tastes, beautiful landscapes, milder temperatures and activities guaranteed to leave you wanting more…