Since I started working in the retail wine industry, I’ve had a lot of surprises — both pleasant and unpleasant (but that’s a post for
Category: Wineries
RARECAT Wines: An American in Bordeaux
I was supposed to meet up with Sharon Kazan Harris of RARECAT Wines last spring in DC, but due to a calamity of unfortunate events,
New Jersey Wine and the Undeniable Role of a Winemaker’s Hand
I’ve never been one to lavish much praise on the state of New Jersey. The sum total of my New Jersey experience consists of driving
Morning Dew Ranch: A Home Run for Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa is a full-scale, historically accurate, actual, medieval Tuscan castle in the heart of Napa Valley. If you’re interested in more history about the castle and it’s
Arizona: It’s Not Just for Cacti
Quick. Off the top of your head, name five things that you associate with Arizona. I’ll go first: Cactus The Grand Canyon Rattlesnakes Turquoise
Don’t Sweat the Vintage, Celebrate It (a Smith-Madrone Tangent)
One of the perks of being a professional wine student (that’s what I’m calling myself these days) is that I occasionally get some wine samples
