Pinot & Salmon

There is nothing like a nice Pinot Noir paired with your grilled salmon.  For me that’s a great summer pairing sitting outside on the deck.What Pinot Noir did I pair with my grilled salmon, nope not one from the US.  I stepped into New Zealand and opened a...

It’s All Greek to Me

Back in the early ’90’s (okay I am dating myself) I spent a week in Greece.  It was a spur of the moment trip to go visit a friend who had bugged me for years to visit her on the island her family was from.  Little did I know then that I would be marrying...

Uncork Your Mind – My Podcast Series

Subscribe via Itunes Welcome to Uncork Your Mind my first podcast.  May of you have been reading my blog for a while and I decided to venture into the Podcasting realm.  I want to bring to you wine education so that you can learn about wine with ease and not...

Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room, Vol. 71

The Captain’s Log It may be the dog days of summer, but one of fall’s favorite treats is already flowing in the tasting room. Captain Lawrence’s Pumpkin Ale, made from pureed pumpkins and flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, is on draft and in bottles. Too...