“A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.” The great comedian, actor and banjo player, Steve Martin, made that observation. And what better time to cite it than on the “shortest day” of 2015? Winter solstice is the day…
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Winter Beckons, But Grapevines Still Need Attention
Tagged with: Cabernet, farming, harvest, Merlot, pruning, Steve Martin, Winter, Winter Solstice
Posted in Wine and the Environment
Posted in Wine and the Environment
Wine Touring… and Animal Viewing… in Australia’s Pyrenees
The Pyrenees region of Australia — not to be confused with the Pyrenees mountain range that separates France and Spain — offers beautiful views, fresh country air and a welcoming climate for winegrape growing. Game meats, freshwater fish, honey and…
Tagged with: Australia, Australian wine, Blue Pyerenees Estate, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Mount Avoca, Pyrenees, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Taltarni, tourism, travel, Warrenmang
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Caymus: A Special Award for a Legendary Vintner
A legendary Napa Valley vintner has been honored with one of the wine world’s most prestigious awards — a nice way to begin the holiday season. The American Wine Society selected Caymus Vineyards co-founder Chuck Wagner for the 2015 AWS…
Tagged with: American Wine Society, Cabernet, Caymus, Caymus Vineyards, Chuck Wagner, Napa Valley
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
What Kind of Wine Should We Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?
As a newlywed of not quite a month, I’m dealing with a very nice conundrum: where to spend Thanksgiving Day. Will it be at the home of my new father-in-law, or will it be at the home of my darling…
