Growing up, I’d heard a lot about Chippewa Falls, a city that neighbors my late father’s hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Those Wisconsin roots explain why I grew up a Packers fan, even though I’m a California native. So when…
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Lesson Learned: Always Research Your Winery Visit
Tagged with: beer, brewery, California, Eau Claire, Leinenkugel, River Bend Winery, travel, winery, winery visits, Wisconsin
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Missed Vinous Opportunities
Happy 5th of July! I hope you enjoyed some safe and sane fireworks last night, some quality time with family and friends, some good food and some good wine. Chances are, however, that the “good wine” part was up to…
Tagged with: 4th of July, baseball, beer, Chardonnay, fireworks, Independence Day, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
Cerveza Is Not Your Only Option for Cinco de Mayo
This is tres de Mayo, which can mean only uno thing. Actually, it can mean many more things than that, but what I’m thinking about is the fact that Cinco de Mayo is only two days away. Of course, Cinco…
Tagged with: beer, Chianti, Cinco de Mayo, Gewurztraminer, holidays, Moscato, Riesling, Tronnotes, wine pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
