First, I need to come clean and say that this is my first experience tasting a wine from Washington State.  Yes, I know, I hate to admit that it took me this long, but as the 2010 Wine Bloggers Conference in Washington grows near, I feel compelled to learn more about this popular wine country. [...]

Want a wine that pairs well with dinner and dessert that won’t break your bank?  Well, thanks to social media I was introduced to another great wine thanks to my friends @rickbakas and @aundycrenshaw on twitter. The Conundrum is a lovely tropical wine on the nose, apple crisp on the palate, and sweet and creamy [...]

Would you believe me if I told you I got a Caymus Zinfandel for only $32?  Probably not, right? Caymus is known for their high-end Napa Cabs, but they also produce a Sauvignon Blanc and a Zinfandel.  Both affordable, unique are worth a trip to the tasting room. As I journey deeper into the realm [...]

Last Tuesday night (12/01) I had the great opportunity to blog live from Red Carpet Wine’s new wine tasting lounge with free Wi-Fi.  The guest of honor was Hugh Davies, owner of Schramsberg in Napa Valley. Each table was neatly dressed with champaign glasses and a small platter of cheese, fruits and chocolates.  The event was [...]

Today I am very exited to write about a very special wine that I discovered earlier this year thanks to two really good friends I met using the power of twitter.  I am of course talking about the rock star James Berry and the beautiful Marisa Gutierrez.  When I told them that I was coming to [...]