“No shortcuts – either you do it, or you don’t do it. You either believe in yourself and commit to the idea to spare no expenses, or you close your doors.” Gino Razzi, owner and winemaker at Penns Woods Winery, drives his minivan in the same way that he makes his wines. In fact, he…
November Wine Events (Reminder: WBW #51 is Nigh!)
Just a few quick-hits on upcoming wine events in November for you, before we head into another (hopefully fabulous) autumn weekend! Reminder: Wine Blogging Wednesday #51Alright, people – Wine Blogging Wednesday #51(WineDude) – aka “Baked Goods” – is being hosted right here and is happening next week on November 12. You have but a few…
“A Sense of Urgency”: The Reinvention of Opus One from the Ground Up
“Every living thing at Opus One, whether it be person or grape vine, needs to have a sense of urgency.” It was yet another gorgeous, sun-filled day in Oakville, the fog having completely burned off, the sunshine making quick work of the remnants of the previous evening’s chill still present in the air. I was…
Off the Beaten Path in Sonoma & Napa (or "KAZ & ACME Rock My Socks")
After finishing up at the first North American Wine Bloggers Conference last week in Santa Rosa, I took the Dude-le and hit the road for a few well-deserved appointments in Napa and Sonoma wine country. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the WBC, and had me a great time. Friendships were made. Wine was shared….