Many have asked how I knew I could make the journey I chronicled in Drink Your Words. I didn’t. But here’s an excerpt that explains one of many AHA moments in the book that made me follow my passion despite the cost. I guess it was what I needed to hear to...
The Cattlemens Lounge at the Paso Inn has a clean new look. We love it! It might even be too fancy for cattlemen. Check out the lit marble bar: We loved the Sea Shell rose by the glass with its robust body next to this tender juicy grilled chicken and chickpea salad....
Hoyt Family Vineyards proved a long held belief that the best way to start a tasting is with bubbles. Theirs is light crisp and delicious like biting into a green apple. And their cozy sidewalk tasting area is one of the last few remaining downtown outdoor spaces that...
A swanky new plush tasting room lured us in to check out the Serial Wines story and sip their juice. A rose was a bit sweet for my palate with lots of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. A deep golden grenache blanc was a porch pounder reminiscent of buttered popcorn....
Many have asked me about the savvy techniques of a solo traveler/vineyard vagabond. Some ain’t pretty. Here’s a good tip that’s in my book. https://www.carolyndismuke.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Commando-BLOG-300-×-300-px.mp4 More excerpts from my...