From Chile – The Power of Blending
South of the capital city of Santiago, Chile, I drive from the Colchagua Valley along Highway 5 – parallel to the Andes Mountains. I take
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Finger Lakes Wine Country Music
On a summer day I drove north on State Route 414 between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake, the largest of seven Finger Lakes in
Wine from the Evergreen State
The last post talked about visiting the Sunset Magazine – Savor the Central Coast gathering near San Luis Obispo, California. While there earlier this month,
Sunset, Savor, and Syrah
In early October, Sunset Magazine hosted an event at the Santa Margarita Ranch outside of San Luis Obispo, California. Titled Savor the Central Coast, the event highlighted food and
A Napa Romantic
In the town of Napa, California, I join Autumn Millhouse for lunch. We meet on First Street inside Ristorante Allegria. She wears a white shoulderless
Ribs, Shiraz, and a Mystery
Once again we’ll detour from showcasing individuals in the ebook – Vino Expressions – People, Wine, and Loving Work – to match food, wine, and
The Chef Who Stays Wary of Comfort
It is a balmy afternoon in the state of Washington. George Stevenson meets me at Ooba’s Mexican Grill in the town of Woodinville. He wears
White Merlot from Ticino
“ I think the Ticino is the only area in the world that makes a dry white Merlot, oak fermented. Very successful. People love it.
Turkish Wine
Last week, about 150 of us enjoyed a week long vacation in Turkey, hosted by our high school friend from years ago – Ferit Sahenk. His
Islamabad Expressions
To launch the book Vino Expressions, a group of us gathered at Club 21 Restaurant in the French Club in Islamabad and enjoyed a ‘blind’
