Grapes and Varietal’s

Foxen Canyon & Los Olivos

Sep 28, 2012

Foxen Canyon Road After breakfast at the hotel it was still early so we decided to drive through Foxen Canyon. We started on 154 and headed north on Zaca Mesa past the Saarloos & Sons vineyards. Right about where you...

Beets Chard and Wine?

Jul 13, 2012

I love farmers markets and I have a habit of overindulging when I go. So my crisper ends up over flowing and then sadly rotting on the bottom. This week I was determined to us the beautiful golden beets that...

Odd Fellows in Liberty, MO Some interesting new grape varieties

Jun 28, 2012

So we headed to the midwest to visit family and on the way made a stop in Liberty Missouri to first and foremost taste some Norton! The winery we headed to was Belvoir Winery which is located in the Odd...

Show Me the Wine!

Jun 5, 2012

Missouri, the Show Me State, not the first place that comes to mind when you think wine country right? Surprisingly, Missouri has a rather long history of wine making and currently supports over 100 vineyards and wineries. My recent journey...

In Vino Veritas, A Long and Winding Adventure

May 28, 2012

Veritas was another winery that Kathy recommended. Located in Afton not far from 64 this winery is a stunning location for an event. The winding roads going in made us grateful for the driver. The tasting room is big and...

King Family Vineyards, Crozet Virginia

May 24, 2012

From Pippin Hill Farm we headed to King Family Vineyards in Crozet. As we headed out our driver pointed out that our last vineyard was actually closer, but…we had checked the times and the last vineyard was open the latest,...

PippinHill Farms, Tasting in Virginia

May 22, 2012

The countryside in the Charlottesville area is stunning with rolling hills, lots of trees and charming homes. From the Boar’s Head our driver headed south on 29 to Plank Road. I had read about Pippin Hill Farm online while doing...

Pairings at the Keyboard! Vinho Verde.

Apr 20, 2012

So I’m home alone and it’s time for a bite to eat, soooo I pull out my Kindle and Oldman’s Brave New World of Wine and head to the wine store. It’s an unfortunate truth that there are not any...