Vino Expressions is now Wine and Work
The book Vino Expressions - People, Wine, and Loving Work has been re-priced, re-named, and re-formatted. The new name is Wine and Work - People Loving Life. The new price?…
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 a road that leads east…
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 upstate New York. These lakes…
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, I also nipped into a…
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 wines from that region. I…
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 shirt low on tan shoulders,…
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 - yes - a book.…
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 a black sweater and has…
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. A lot of Americans come…
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 hospitality was magnificent - days…