Temecula, California, has a split personality. This is a good thing. Let me give you a little background about the city and what I see as a resident through… [Continue Reading]
Rosé All Day
Summer’s coming, the weather is heating up, and it’s time for “Rosé All Day.” Our Wine Review Council took the opportunity to explore a variety of colorful rosés to enjoy… [Continue Reading]
L’Ecole Winery No. 41 in Walla Walla, Home to Sunshine in a Bottle
When you think of Washington State’s climate, most people think of a whole lot of rain interspersed with some glimpses of sunshine. But journey east over the Cascade Mountains, and… [Continue Reading]
The Great Escape to Whidbey and Camano Islands
If you heart beats at the idea of hiking, cycling, kayaking, kiteboarding, clam digging, or fishing, then head to Washington’s Whidbey and Camano Islands. Even if you just love… [Continue Reading]
Boozehounds Restaurant Palm Springs—Where Dogs Take Their Humans
Several nights ago a fellow writer, Susan Montgomery, and I attended a media event at Boozehounds, a new dog-friendly restaurant in Palm Springs. We were wowed by the ambiance. We… [Continue Reading]
A Birthday Celebration in Paso Robles Wine Country
Bucolic is the best word I know to describe the wine country of Paso Robles. In the distance along windy roads, cattle graze on the grassy rolling hillsides among the… [Continue Reading]
The Grill at Torrey Pines Offers San Diego Restaurant Week
San Diego Restaurant Week is just around the corner. One of my rough jobs as a food, wine, and travel writer is to find out what is being offered for… [Continue Reading]
Center of Effort Winery Shares What Goes into a Premium Chardonnay
Wine drinkers have had a love/hate relationship with Chardonnay wine. There is always the controversy of whether it should be fermented in oak or in stainless steel. What I’ve learned… [Continue Reading]
A Salute to Black and Women Winemakers and Owners
With a salute to both Black History Month and women winemakers, the Wine Review Council, consisting of eight wine enthusiasts, met to sample some amazing and unique wines. Many of… [Continue Reading]
Sotol, a Spirit Harvested from the Texas Desert
Miles and miles of cactus grace the western part of Texas. The plant has long, spiky leaves and a single flower that shoots up from the center on… [Continue Reading]