Did you ever notice that New Zealand is an upside down boot?
How come nobody ever talks about New Zealand being an upside down boot? Okay, so maybe it’s a small boot with a leg warmer, but it’s got it going on. Thanks to Jasper Hammink of Vinopedia, the new free price comparison engine for wine. He read this post, then wrote: I saw your blog today, [...]
Remembering renaissance man and winemaker Art Finkelstein
As the song goes, “Only the good die young.” A more kind and gentle man can not be found, as Art Finkelstein was the quintessential prototype. Art died on Friday, May 28, 2010 in Napa Valley. His family was by his side, and I can’t imagine it any other way. Art’s wife, Bunny, their son, [...]
Wedding wine lists for the summer ~ How much to buy?
Comments this week will be placed in a drawing for a $75.00 gift certificate from True Fabrications. (Just your name will qualify you.) Drawing on Saturday. [Pictured: My daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Heath Hoffman at Pacific Star Winery exchanging their vows.] My cousin Margo recently asked for help, as someone in the family who [...]
L’Ecole No 41 ~ Walla Walla Wine ~ A Lesson in Washington State
There’s just something so cool about saying Walla Walla Wine. It trips off the tongue. Regarding “L’Ecole Nº 41,” I’m from Maine, where most people – when I was growing up there – were of French origin. Just think about it’s placement on the US map. It’s above the rest of the states, with the [...]
Oscars 2010: Pre Oscar Party in Hollywood With Client Tequila Semental
And, I interviewed Alex Trebek of Jeopardy, former proprietor of Creston Vineyards. [See below for more details and image.] Talk about glamour… Fashion and elegance… Hollywood event producer Anita Talbert (Hollywood Award Suites) was assisted during this smashing event by entertainment consultant Norby Walters (below with Sophia Milos), who is known in close circles as [...]
