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Wines for Celebrating National Taco Day

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Robert Johnson

It’s pretty safe to say that the first taco I ever ate came from Taco Bell. Which would make perfect sense, since that chain is credited with introducing the taco to people across North America beginning in the early 1960s.…

A Wine-and-Food Adventure in Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Robert Johnson

Just two hours south of San Diego and 30 minutes from Ensenada, the Valle de Guadalupe provides a fabulous weekend escape for wine lovers. It’s not just the “wine country” that acts like a magnet. The state of Baja California…

Tagged with: Baja California, California, dining out, Mexican food, Mexico, travel, Valle de Guadalupe
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log

Sangria: The Perfect ‘Wine Cocktail’ of Summer

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Robert Johnson

My first experience with Sangria was at a then-popular Mexican restaurant chain that included the ice-cold, sweet drink as part of its Sunday brunch. It was an all-you-could-eat buffet, accompanied by all-you-could-drink Sangria. I don’t remember much about that morning…

Tagged with: Barcelona, Merlot, Mexican food, recipe, Sangiovese, sangria, Spain, Summer, tapas, travel, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal, Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes

Wine Alternatives for Chips and Salsa

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Robert Johnson

We’re entering week six of the 2014 NFL season, and that can mean only one thing: It’s time for chips and salsa. Okay, it could mean many more things as well, but I happen to be hungry as I write…

Blog Archives

Wines for Celebrating National Taco Day

A Wine-and-Food Adventure in Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe

Sangria: The Perfect ‘Wine Cocktail’ of Summer

Wine Alternatives for Chips and Salsa

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