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That’s what I am asking myself today.  I am sure some of you who have read this and continue to read this blog are asking as well.  And rightfully so.  It has been over a month since I posted and … Continue reading →

Thank you so much, the late great Jack Buck for that line.  I had to use it tonight night when my NY Jets bet the San Diego Chargers.  I had all the faith in the world that the Jets would … Continue reading →

Recently I was elected to the Position of President of the Medford Chamber of Commerce.  I was asked on twitter what my celebratory wine would be.  I really had to think.  It was easy to go to a desert wine after the meeting.  … Continue reading →

I started writing this a while back and found it hard to put into words.  I kept leaving it and going back to it time and time again.  I would look at it and not see the direction it was … Continue reading →

Monday,  I mentioned that I will be at Raphael for a release party on Sunday November 22.  Well, just across the street, well almost, Pindar Vineyards will be having their annual  Champagne, Chopin and Caviar event.  There will be tours … Continue reading →

This is a question that is posed every year to those who like wine, those who drink wine, those who make wine and those who sell wine.  So to answer a few e-mails that I have received on this issue … Continue reading →

On Sunday November 22 Raphael will be releasing a new wine creation from their winemaker, Richard Olsen-Harbich.  You can expect to see me there, more than likely at the start of the event.  So if you are looking for something … Continue reading →

This was a gift from Richard Olsen-Harbich, winemaker at Raphael, when I visited a while back.  I kind of forgot about this after looking through my notebook of tasting.  I did taste this with Rich in the tasting room, he … Continue reading →

Not too long ago, I was invited to visit Pindar Vineyards and taste some wine with Les Howard, Pindar’s winemaker, and Pindar Dimanons, Pindar’s vineyard manager.  I was very excited about this visit, as I am for most visits, but … Continue reading →

The other day I had my first experience harvesting fruit to make wine at Shinn Estate Vineyards. I asked David Page and Barbara Shinn if I could come out on my day off and get to know the process of … Continue reading →

This week is a special week in the wine world.  It is the second annual Regional Wine Week. What’s that you may say…well basicaly, you are asked to drink a local wine.  For me that’s easy, I have been doing … Continue reading →

You know when something is there and you just take it for granted. You know when an old friend is just down the road, and you don’t hang out that often, but when you do, you never want the night … Continue reading →

Waters Crest Winery was profiled last week on my blog.  You can read more about them here. This Cabernet Franc is from their 2006 vintage.  I purchased this wine when I was there for a visit, this was a possible selection … Continue reading →

It was one year ago, that I said “I do”. It was one year ago, that my dreams came true. It was one year ago, we danced into the night It was one year ago, our love was so right … Continue reading →

With Labor Day approaching, I figured this week I would post some of my favorite recipes.  Some of these recipes were featured at Melissa’s Birthday Party a couple of weeks ago.  So in case you missed the party, don’t be … Continue reading →