We had planned to visit Healdsburg in California’s Sonoma County long before the terrible wine country … Wine country wildfires skipped HealdsburgRead more
Wine
Huber’s shows a farm can do it all
At roughly 650 acres, Huber’s Orchard, Winery, & Vineyards (19816 Huber Road, Borden, Indiana, 812-923-9463, huberwinery.com) … Huber’s shows a farm can do it allRead more
1865 wines push Chilean boundaries
As the planet’s temperature rises, wine regions creep into zones once considered inhospitable for Vitis vinifera. … 1865 wines push Chilean boundariesRead more
Bassus Pinot Noir from Utiel Requena exudes elegance
Regular readers might recall our summer series on the wines of D.O. Utiel Requena. By and … Bassus Pinot Noir from Utiel Requena exudes eleganceRead more
Cave Spring Cellars shines in Jordan, Ontario
Jordan Village compresses the Niagara Peninsula experience into a single stop. In just one kilometer along … Cave Spring Cellars shines in Jordan, OntarioRead more
Sweetest season calls for wines to match
North Americans used to love sweet wines. We used to love them so much that we … Sweetest season calls for wines to matchRead more
Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard Estate
Norma Jean Lowery Harber’s family has farmed the 34 acres of Ravine Vineyard Estate (ravinevineyard.com) in … Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard EstateRead more
Summer love: Chinon and ratatouille
August brings a near-embarrassment of riches. After a wet summer with good heat, our garden is … Summer love: Chinon and ratatouilleRead more
Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s own
“These trees are the beginnings of Canada,” David Hulley told us as he welcomed us to … Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s ownRead more
Bobal brings friends to the barbecue
Our previous posts on D.O. Utiel Requena (see here) have concentrated on wines of the indigenous … Bobal brings friends to the barbecueRead more