While scrolling through Amazon Video recently, I came across the Wine Enthusiast show: It starts with wine, California: The organic way (Season 1, Episode 3). The show highlighted the winery Bonterra, and I was instantly intrigued by they're unconventional farming methods highlighted in the show. After reading more about the winery, it's organic and biodynamic… Continue reading Bonterra Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Tag: California Wine
Taking a breath and switching directions
When I started this blog, my goal was to learn about wine and eventually become a wine expert. I started out strong, blogging weekly at points. But life happened, and between moves, job changes and a new baby, I strayed and eventually took a long hiatus. After a few false starts, I am slowly returning… Continue reading Taking a breath and switching directions
Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc
May 24th marked the anniversary of the Judgement of Paris, the famous blind taste test in France the pitted California wines against French wines. On this fateful day in 1976, two California wines, the 1973 chardonnay from Chateau Montelena and the 1973 cabernet sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, won top honors. The results were… Continue reading Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc
The Splendid Grape 