…When I visited Laguna Canyon Winery (Laguna Beach, CA) a year ago, I couldn’t get them out of my mind. The wines I tasted were special, the owners were passionate and articulate, and their brands were just plain engaging. Just a few months ago I received some promotional material from the owners and I immediately sent them back a note asking for samples for my wine council. It wasn’t long until 6 beauties arrived at my door. As it turned out, that was a very good thing…
Wind, Wine, and Sailing in Bellingham, Washington with Linda Kissam
…Actually raising sails and dropping anchor between sips of great wine and food is quite special. In all honesty, I did more cheering for the other volunteer crew than actual hands on stuff, but still the thrill of being involved was very cool…
Some Like it White
One thing I have learned on my wine journey is that you can never be too educated when it comes to wines, and in particular white wines…
Smack Down – Men’s Wine Council Style
…I just never know what’s going to happen when we gather six diverse palates and 6 even more various and sundry opinions in one room, over 6 or more bottles of wine, over a time period of 90 minutes or so…
Liquid Gold Tour – Portland, Oregon’s Beer, Wine, and Saki Scene Around the World
…Every once in a while I come across an area so well-known for its wine that all of its other liquid assets take a back seat to it. So when I arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a short 2-day wine tour, I thought yippee, Oregon wines, some of the best stuff around. What else could I possibly want to taste in the land of great Pinot’s? As it turns out…Saké and beer…