Visiting Eaglepoint Ranch to see the new house & vineyard

Casey Hartlip, the grower of Eaglepoint Ranch and someone I view as a dear friend, invited Kiara, Anya, and I to stay at his new house built on the ranch. Recently completed, we were amazed...

Australian Shiraz & New Zealand Pinot Noir Here We Come!

On March 17th, Kiara and I are going to Australia and New Zealand for 2.5 weeks. As I mentioned in my 2001 booklet, my dream is to work half the year in California and the...

Planning to visit Syrah Vineyard this Weekend

The Yorks, emailed me that their vineyard is in bloom. With the steady warm temperatures in Fiddletown, it should last for at least another 5 days. I plan on going up early on Sunday morning...

Trip to Barolo region in Italy

We went to the towns Barolo and Barbaresco in the Piedmont region on Sunday. We visited 4 wineries total: 1 on Sunday and 3 more on Monday. The wineries were recommended by Floribeth from Jug...

Planning Trip to Barolo region in Italy

Kiara and I are going to the Piedmont region to visit the towns of Barolo and Barberesco. Last summer I went with my now 90-yr. old grandmother. I was a bit frustrated trying to research...