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
Category: Wineries
Sutro Wines: A Total Work of Art
I put wineries in the same category as boats and horses — things I do not want to own. Once upon a time, I thought
Good Steward, Smith-Madrone
There’s a lot of chatter in the wine world today about viticultural practices — specifically organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices. Many vineyards are moving away from conventional practices (which
🍷Virginia Wine Field Trip: The Barns at Hamilton Station
My latest Virginia winery field trip brought me to The Barns at Hamilton Station, located in tiny Hamilton, Virgnia, just ten miles west of Leesburg. The
Silverado: On the Road Less Traveled
My first experience with Silverado Vineyards (call it 20-ish years ago) was part happenstance, part emergency. My husband and I were trapped in an auto-clog
Getting Technical with Rombauer
The first unit in my WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Diploma Level studies is Viticulture and Vinification. I have an extremely dense (also extremely dry)
The Armchair Sommelier 