On my first trip to Santa Barbara County a decade ago, I met a young winemaker who was memorable for his South African joie de vivre, his good wines, and love of surfing in the nearby Pacific Ocean. Not surprisingly,...
The growing interest in low and non-alcoholic (NA) beverage alternatives represents a significant shift in consumer preferences, driven by various factors such as price sensitivities, lifestyle choices or other. This trend is particularly noticeable among younger consumers who are drinking...
This simple act of respect brings us closer to understanding First Nations and Indigenous citizens British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada, is a place of beauty, wilderness, vast lands, mountain ranges, and commerce. Stunning vistas are everywhere, the Pacific...
Passover is my favorite Jewish holiday because it is celebrated at home, and the tradition is to drink four glasses of wine. As the biblical story of Exodus is recounted before the Passover meal on the first night of the...
Why did someone decide to make this particular wine? Usually we’re more focused on whether or not to buy a bottle, not on its origin story. With Seppi wines, the bottles are lively and attractive, as are the wines inside....
April 6, 2024 – My favorite flower, the runinculus, is the star of the show at these acres of stunning, swaying, staggering beautiful fields of flowers. Now, and for the month to come, will delight and amaze viewers with their...
When I first laid eyes on this box of spirits created especially for the Total Eclipse 2024, I thought it was brilliant! Kentucky is right in the path of great viewing and this kits comes with two pairs of eclipse...
Discovering a native wine or local cuisine is a delicious outcome of travel. Recently I visited the Monferrato region of Piedmont. Though Barbera and spumante are famous there, this trip was focused on Ruché in the country village of Scurzolengo,...