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Thanks to Al Gore and the miracle of the internet, I can, from the slothful comfort of my couch, order shoes, clothes, guns and, of course, pharmaceuticals that will firm, tighten or enlarge various body parts. A friendly (and invariably hot) UPS guy will bring these much-desired items straight to ... Read More »
An update about what’s going on in the business of wine, HR 1161 and consumer wine choices, California grape harvest 2011, Ken Burn’s Prohibition documentary and how to get a job in the wine business.
... Read More »Introducing Grape News Network, interviews and fun stuff from around California’s wine country. Scott (www.smilingtigervideo.com and @videosonoma on Twitter) and I had a few minutes to chat with Judy Jordan, president of J Vineyards and Winery, and new winemaker Melissa Stackhouse at the J Vineyards’ ... Read More »
Hilarious video, especially if you: 1) Have a dash of wine geek in you; 2) appreciate European wines; 3) think Robert Parker just might be the downfall of American wine.
Warning: quite satirical and about 4 minutes long.
... Read More »There are limited options of storing a half-drunk bottle of wine at the end of an evening (well, some people)…whose freshness might not make it ’til the next day. I’ve been using the Vacu Vin pump, a kitchen staple for many a wine lover, for countless years. It’s a gadget with ... Read More »
A few weeks ago, I undertook a homegrown winemaking experience with a 64-ounce plastic bottle of Welch’s grape juice, a packet of yeast and two finger crossed that the outcome wouldn’t be completely offensive.
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Part 6 in my series of posts about my recent transition from Tampa, Florida to a new life in California. In this episode: lemon cucumbers, farmer’s markets, Bourbon and Branch speakeasy and the wine blogger’s conference.
... Read More »Let’s face it, with the number of people begging for money even in the Safeway parking lot in Santa Rosa, the economy remains bleak. We all need to save a buck or two and there might be a way to save additional funds by making your own wine. And this method doesn’t involve buying a garage ... Read More »
Are wine bloggers not raking in the revenue because the critical medium isn’t respected? Are the advertisers not willing to throw cash into the untested waters of wine blogs? Do bloggers simply want to get their thoughts out there, hopefully reaching more than 100 people beyond their circle ... Read More »
It’s amazing how popular you become when you have a house in northern California. Even one with pink carpet and hideous rose-print wallpaper. I actually underestimated the power of a second bedroom in wine country. Out of the 60-something days in June and July, we have hosted (and will host) ... Read More »
All the wine news that’s fit for print, from McDonald’s food and wine pairing to President Obama’s wine consumption.
... Read More »It’s been the talk to the industry for the past several days, the famous Seghesio Family Winery selling to semi-corporate Crimson Wine Group. Seghesio has been growing and selling grapes as well as making wine for over a century in Sonoma County, California. They are the second oldest winery ... Read More »