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
More Wine and Music Together: Check Out Ironstone’s Schedule
Because I’m a music lover in addition to being a wine lover, I like to keep you posted on music events at wineries or in “wine country.” Most years, I share the schedules at Thornton Winery in Temecula, Calif.; Vina…
Tagged with: California, concerts, Darius Rucker, Goo Goo Dolls, Ironstone Vineyards, live music, Peter Frampton, Sublime, wine, ZZ Top
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
A Perfect Dinner Destination in Lodi Wine Country
Something I’ve always liked to do after a long day of visiting wineries… after grabbing a nap… is enjoy a good meal at a local restaurant. When visiting California’s Lodi wine country, I’ve always found that to be a challenge.…
Tagged with: California, David Fortuna, Galt, Italian cuisine, Lodi, ravioli, restaurants, Wholey Ravioli
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
It’s Barbecue Time — Are You Wine Ready?
Nicasio means “the hidden one,” which makes Nicasio an apt name for a little village in the rolling hills of western Marin County, north of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Nicasio’s historic town square consists of St. Mary’s Church (established…
Tagged with: bbq, California, concerts, live music, Marin County, Nicasio, Rancho Nicasio, San Francisco
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
