Delectable Wine
Ever hear of the Delectable Wine app? Well now you have. Go check it out and follow me to see what I’ve been drinking. It’s been a long time since I posted an Uncorked Thought….
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Entwine Wine
Watching the rain fall outside reminds me that four years ago this month, just as the drought was starting, D’Aun and I purchased a new home. The property includes a chardonnay vineyard, and learning how to property manage…
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Ovid Vineyards
My friend Ken Wytsma once said a vineyard is like studying history without having to engage your mind. I’m not completely sure what Ken meant by the comment, but it struck me as true. Years…
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Tierra Roja Vineyard & Winery
It’s always fun to find a great wine, but it’s even more fun when you find out there are all kinds of connections. Such is the case with Tierra Roja Vineyard & Winery in Napa Valley. Remember when I…
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Wine Buying Tips by Vintage
A lot of people have asked me for wine buying tips. It’s a tough question because each label is different, each palate is different, and obviously I’m not an expert. BUT…I can always try, right?…
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De-mystifying Extreme Wine
D’Aun and I have had our share of “extreme wine” experiences. From staying with a friend at his chateau in Bordeaux, to our recent day with the owner of Vine Hill Ranch, it’s been a…
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Vine Hill Ranch
Sometimes the simplest experiences — like wine tasting — become memorable moments. Such was the case during our visit to Vine Hill Ranch, which produces grapes for some of the finest wineries in the region. This includes…
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Wine Party Taste Test
D’Aun and I are planning a party and we need a good affordable red wine to serve. Something under $15 a bottle. I always struggle with this because I love great wines and I dislike…
