Recommendations from the 2014 World of Pinot Noir

Each year, attendees at the World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) come expecting gorgeous California weather, delicious gourmet food, and copious amounts of high quality Pinot Noirs.  This year?  Well, two out of three ain’t bad. California is facing its worst drought … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Monterey for Wine Lovers: After the Aquarium

Planning a getaway to the Monterey Peninsula?   There are plenty of reasons to do so, and wine lovers have even more of them.  Whether you’re looking for wine, food, or scenery, this is a very appealing destination. The Monterey Bay … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Pinot Noir and Ocean Air: The 2013 World of Pinot Noir

Earlier this month, we enjoyed two days surrounded by sun, surf, great food, and an enormous amount of high quality Pinot Noirs.  That’s right, we were at the 2013 World of Pinot Noir in Shell Beach.  With about 200 wineries … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Some California Wines Well Worth Trying

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to enjoy the San Francisco Tasting of the Family Winemakers of California at Fort Mason in San Francisco. As expected, we thoroughly enjoyed the offerings from Benovia Winery,  Dutton-Goldfield, Merry Edwards Wine, Pride … –> please click here to continue reading –>

What a Wonderful World (of Pinot Noir)

Earlier this month, we had the extreme pleasure of participating in two days of Grand Tastings at this year’s World of Pinot Noir Festival held in Shell Beach, California.  With over 180 winery participants, we expected to be reminded of … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Attention Pinot Noir Lovers! The World of Pinot Noir Festival is Next Month!

If you are a fan of Pinot Noir, you should seriously consider attending this year’s World of Pinot Noir festival.  The 12th annual World of Pinot Noir takes place Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd  and includes two days … –> please click here to continue reading –>