Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink I feel shame. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this wine, they might be out of work and their dreams would be...
When we first looked at this property we were pleased to see a big avocado tree in the back yard, we all love avocado – or as Norm refers to them, Alligator Pear. My daughter and I immediately had visions of an annual avocado and wine pairing event, with a...
As many know, I keep all my day jobs to support my vineyard habit. I write for the local newspaper, The Sentinel from time to time, and prepare income taxes during “the season” which is going on now – and my excuse for not keeping up with...
It snowed in the vineyard last night – a very rare occurrence here. Beautiful. Pictures are worth thousands of words, so here they are.Hot mulled wine this afternoon I think.Cheers,Elaine
The holiday party season is upon us, one of my favorite times of the year. I love to entertain friends and family from small dinners to parties for fifty.I thought I’d pass along a few of my tips and tricks (in no particular order except for...
