Time for a clearance of notes, quotes and other vinous miscellany that, in their various forms, are threatening to gather dust on my desk or overload my hard drive. (Yes, I know about the cloud…) “Wine is a living liquid…
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Notes and Quotes of a Vinous Variety
Tagged with: California, Chevre, festivals, Julia Child, Newport Pier, quotes, San Diego, San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, Sonoma, Southern California, tourism, travel, wine and cheese, wine pairings, winery tours
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
In the Land of Whiskey, a Wine Festival Beckons
If we were to play a game of “beverage word association,” and I were to say, “Wisconsin,” your response likely would be, “Milk.” After all, Wisconsin is the “Dairy State.” (Alternately, you might offer, “Beer,” since Milwaukee is the home…
Tagged with: Andrew Zimmern, festivals, Jack Daniels, Music City Food and Wine Festival, Nashville, Tennessee, the Grand Taste, travel, Trisha Yearwood, whiskey, wine tasting
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
What to Pair with Fair Fare
In a recent post, I told you about wine-drinking opportunities at the 2014 Orange County Fair. I didn’t get a chance to go to the California State Fair in Sacramento this year, but I did have a couple of spies…
Tagged with: Bourbon, California, California State Fair, Chardonnay, fair, fair food, festivals, food, Jack Daniels, Orange County, Summer, travel, wine pairings, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival Is a Go
Earlier this month, nearly five years since Hurricane Neki caused minor damage to the northwestern Hawaiian islands, it appeared that America’s 50th state was going to be hit by two hurricanes, one right after the other. Fortunately, Hurricane Iselle ended…
Tagged with: Alan Wong, festivals, fusion cuisine, Hawaii, Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, Hawaiian food, Hurricane Iselle, Hurricane Neki, Roy Yamaguchi, travel
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
