I confess. I’ve become a Paso wine fanatic. Paso Robles, California that is; situated in San Luis Obispo County, just north of Santa Barbara (where Kevin and I honeymooned in 1984, and where I first fell in love with real … Continue reading →

Although they didn’t know it when they were rolling through the vineyards and fields of the lush, quiet Livermore Valley, bumping around in the bed of a pickup truck, fourth generation Wentes Eric, Philip and Carolyn, were learning everything they … Continue reading →

One of the perks of being in the “business” is that I have the opportunity to meet iconic winemakers. Such was the case back in October when I visited nine wineries in Northern and Central California in 7 days. It … Continue reading →

Family-owned and continuously farmed for over 75 years in Napa Valley, the story of the Hendry Ranch is legendary. I recently had the pleasure of meeting George O. Hendry, the son of Margaret and George W. Hendry, to get a … Continue reading →

There is still plenty of hot weather left, and summer isn’t officially over until September 22. So why not pack a picnic and head to the beach? A common sight around here is people schlepping beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, toddlers … Continue reading →

I introduced you to Vailia Esh from Desparada Winery last month and we got a glimpse of the 2011 Late Bloomer. Valia’s husband, Russell From, is the proprietor and winemaker behind the Herman Story label. On the back of every … Continue reading →

“…she took her hand and raised her brush. For a moment it stayed trembling in a painful but exciting ecstasy in the air. Where to begin? –that was the question – at what point to make the first mark? One … Continue reading →

Certain names resonate strongly within the halls of Australian wine history. Jim Barry Wines is one of them. It was Jim Barry’s drive and community spirit that helped shape South Australia’s Clare Valley as a benchmark in the world of … Continue reading →

If you are, then (1) isn’t nice you have Internet connectivity! And (2), aren’t you even more lucky that you have wine, Girl Scout cookies and ice cream with you! Those are also my go-to desert-island requirements. In that order. … Continue reading →

Can it be true? My 33rd wine article on RehobothFoodie.com since Kevin and I took over Teller Wines almost three years ago! Let me just say (without any remuneration from the esteemed Foodie himself) a big “Thank You” for giving … Continue reading →