Wine Talk

Aug 26, 2017

Refuge from the Heat, we explored The Wine Tailor

While in Barstow, CA off I-15 & Hwy Route 66 getting gas headed toward Los Angeles from Las Vegas, our group decided to google our options for the closest winery that would be kid friendly. A "mom blog" came up...Read more
Aug 06, 2017

Favorite Podcasts with a Wine Theme

I really enjoy getting information from Podcasts from people who have a passion for what they do. Some of our favorite wine education shows are listed below. Enjoy & cheers!

Guild of Sommeliers...Read more
Jul 07, 2017

What are Tannins?

A tannin is an astringent, polyphenolic biomolecule; that binds to and precipitates proteins & other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. Or in wine-drinker’s terms, it’s a naturally occurring...Read more
Jun 25, 2017

Visiting the Ramona Ranch Winery

On a nice hot June afternoon (102° F) the San Diego Chapter of the American Wine Society (AWS) gathered at the Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery, I attended my first meeting of this group. I had recently joined the...Read more
Jun 14, 2017

An Evening with: Ranchero Cellars

After finding the San Diego Wine Guild during a google search of local wine tasting groups, I began the process of joining the American Wine Society (AWS) & becoming a member of the Guild. This was the first...Read more
Jun 09, 2017

YouTube Channels with a Wine Theme

I really enjoy getting information from YouTube from people who have a passion for what they do. Some of the better sommelier channels and other wine education sources are listed below. Enjoy & cheers!...Read more
May 19, 2017

Some Great Wine Movies + TV

Wine & film have a storied past that stretches back to the inception of Hollywood. We all know the saying: "wine, popcorn, and a good movie make a great date night." I can't say I disagree with the phrase, and do...Read more
Apr 29, 2017

Great Books About Wine

I am aware that most people tend to do their research for information on the internet as there is such a vast amount of multimedia that present topics in a variety of ways. I find that with written material I will be...Read more
Apr 15, 2017

How to Open a Bottle of Wine

Knowing how to open a bottle of wine is a super useful skill. Unless the bottle of wine is sealed with a screw-cap, you will need to use a tool to get the cork out of the bottle. With a little practice you'll look...Read more
Mar 19, 2017

Building the San Diego Wineries Directory

Seceral years ago, Carolina and I started talking about visting some local wineries after picking up a pamphlet for the San Diego Winery Association in a hotel lobby. I started to try and research what was close to...Read more
 
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