August 2017 by Elizabeth Smith When you think of Maryland, what comes to mind? Not having spent much time in Maryland until recently, I immediately thought of the Eastern Shore, crab cakes, and the Baltimore Orioles. It turns out that Maryland is much more than beaches, baseball, and seafood. It is a world-class winegrowing and… Read More Taste Maryland!
July 2017 by Elizabeth Smith Do you know the name David Parrish? If not, you should. This third generation viticulturist, vintner, and winemaker of Parrish Family Vineyard in the Paso Robles AVA of California is truly a Renaissance man of the wine industry, having patented groundbreaking trellis designs in his early days as a student… Read More A Moment with Viticulturist, Vintner, and Winemaker David Parrish
My patio-container lavender is now 4 years old. Last year it saw its first bloom and although it was small, it pleased me greatly. This year, it’s simply gone wild and I smile each time I step out back to water my herbs. I’m so happy I kept something alive for four years. My home is… Read More Lavender Champagne
Whether you’re camping, at a cook-out or simply lounging on the back porch, cold Sangria is a delicious treat.… Read More Celebrate Summer with Red, White and Blue Sangria
If you’ve always wanted to own a winery here is your chance. The 84-acre Turnkey Business will be sold by Elite Auctions on June 17th Burbank Ranch Vineyard and Winery, an 83.5-acre property with a thriving, licensed wine production business, will be sold at auction without reserve by Elite Auctions on June 17, 2017. Located at… Read More Award-Winning Vineyard and Winery, Burbank Ranch, to be Auctioned in the Top U.S. Wine Region of Paso Robles, California
Winemaker Dennis Scholl is launching a new wine in the U.S. from Australia In addition to his longtime collecting of contemporary art, Scholl is the founder of Betts & Scholl, which he created with well known Master Sommelier Richard Betts. Betts & Scholl wines from Australia, France and Napa received over twenty five scores of… Read More The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU Honors Dennis Scholl
The Santa Maria Valley wine trolley will bring a whole new way of experiencing the wine region. An exciting new feature has rolled into the Santa Maria Valley. The wine trolley will be open for business Saturdays and Sundays, and run every 75 minutes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with its starting point at Town Center… Read More Wine Trolley rolls in to the Santa Maria Valley
A basket, a bottle of rosé and a bit of imagination create the perfect gift for mom. Warm weather has arrived and rosé is in the air. It wouldn’t be spring without the pretty pink libation and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate with a basketful of hand chosen gifts for mom. Our choice this… Read More Vineyard Inspired Treasures for Mother’s Day
No Tasting Room? No Problem. Ruby Magdalena Vineyards has created a unique way for you to “taste from the barrel.” The Yakima Valley is showing off its spring colors and that means it’s time for Spring Barrel Tasting! Ruby Magdalena doesn’t have a tasting room (yet) but they have come up with a creative way… Read More Ruby Magdalena Vineyards offers unique vertical tasting
By Andrew Spence / April 07, 2017 A DOZEN of the world’s top sommeliers are touring Australia’s premium wine regions this weekend to increase their local knowledge and discover new wines for their celebrated lists. The sommeliers attended The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards in Melbourne on Wednesday before heading to the South Australian capital… Read More World’s best sommeliers tune their senses in leading Australian wine regions
