Emperor Charlemagne (who probably preferred the name Charles the Great) became the first Holy Roman Emperor in 800 A.D., culminating a career that had seen him unite most of Western Europe and serve as the King of Italy. But as…
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5 Fun Facts About Chardonnay… Plus a Wine Story About Charlemagne
Tagged with: California, Chardonnay, Charlemagne, Charles the Great, Italian History, Italy, Monterey
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Wining Down After Touring Hearst Castle
America doesn’t have many castles. Not like Europe does. And only a few are open to the public. That’s why Hearst Castle, built by 20th century newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, has been attracting visitors for decades. Situated high on…
Tagged with: California, castles, glass art, glassmaking, Harmony Cellars, Harmony Glassworks, Hearst Castle, Monterey, Natly Lola, San Francisco, Tim Jackson, William Randolph Hearst
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
In a Blend, Every Component Counts
Blending wine is part science and part art. But don’t ask us to attach percentages to those parts; that would be pure conjecture. The scientific aspect involves pairing only varieties that complement one another structurally. Determining how much of this,…
Tagged with: blending, California, Geyser Peak Winery, Mike Schroeter, Monterey, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, wine blends, winemaking
Posted in In the Cellar
Posted in In the Cellar
A California 1 Wine Adventure
Summertime is a great time to take a drive on Highway 1 — the scenic, occasionally harrowing road that hugs California’s Pacific Coast. Harrowing, in part, because of the hairpin turns and narrow lanes, but even more so because many…
Tagged with: California, Carmel, Cowgirl Winery, Joyce Vineyards, Loulou's Griddle in the Middle, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, tourism, travel, vacation, wine tasting
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
