Entering a tasting room named Crazy Woman Cellars, we were prepared for any type of craziness. Inside, we were impressed to learn the winery is named in honor of all the women of our history who helped change the world. Their walls are adorned with images of strength...
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Biddle Ranch Vineyard
A lovely stop in Edna Valley, Biddle Ranch Vineyard was soothing on the eyes and spirit. But their wines were curative as well. The first white of pinot grigio had a plump body for a white wine and was an easy...
Mother’s Day Tip
Great News: Mother's Day is 10 days away. Here's a Mother's Day Tip: that's plenty of time to buy her one of my books. Let her travel vicariously through the Golden State's beautiful wine regions and chuckle at the life lessons of a vineyard vagabond. If she's savvy,...
Book Launch Recap
Earth Tones became the most ethereal place to launch my book this week. The salon behind the store exalted with the warm loving energy of friends and fans of the memoir with the buzz of vino enlivening our spirits.
Birth of a Book
More about my book here.
Herman Story Wines
A quick read of the Herman Story Wines website prepared my palate for a unique tasting experience. But I was still impressed. An industrial setting can become a calm and peaceful respite, given a little love. Freedom...
Drink Your Words: Cover Reveal
With spring comes rebirth. Here’s a quick sample of the work I’ve been laboring to release for about a decade. Hope you share and enjoy! The book cover is done. After approval, my words will be available in paperback for purchase on your favorite book selling sites....
Kehret Vineyards
At the top of Mount Aukum, you feel like you could kiss the sky. I hear the owners of Kehret Vineyards land their helicopter on the property. Soak in the view of this vast quilt of vineyards and treetops in all directions. Then, soak in the juice. Kehret Vineyards'...
AronHill Vineyards
Location Location Location, AronHill Vineyards hits the spot with remarkable food, service, and view. We basked in the sun on their patio seated next to Turley's head trained vines while sipping delightful Bordeaux style wines. [gallery size="medium"...
Story of Soil
The beloved wine village of Los Olivos now has a Story of Soil tasting room that served all reds but the first one was so light, bright, and chilled that it soothed our hankering for a rose wine.