by Debbie | Apr 19, 2023 | chilean wine, wine
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is dedicated to increasing awareness of our planet’s environmental issues and promoting positive change. The event, first celebrated in 1970, has since become a global movement. Every year, people worldwide come...
by Debbie | Apr 22, 2022 | chilean wine, wine
Happy Earth Day! Today we celebrate Earth and all the wonderful things the earth gives us. But, we take a lot from it. Do we ever think about giving back to earth, becoming more sustainable and ways we can protect our planet? Veramonte Wines takes this task very...
by Debbie | Aug 24, 2020 | Smith-Madrone, wine
This article covers two nights of Kitchen Wine with Smith-Madrone. I was first introduced to Smith Madrone wines last year. I was blown away with them. The wines are clean, elegant and alive! Located in the Spring Mountain District AVA, just 6 miles from downtown St....
by Debbie | Jan 22, 2020 | Jean-Claude Mas, wine
Treat Yourself to Every Day Luxury with Domaines Paul Mas The table is set, the good china is out and the silver is polished. It’s a special dinner and I think to myself, why don’t I use this china and silver more often. I carefully select the wine for the evening,...
by Debbie | Oct 9, 2019 | chardonnay, riesling, Smith-Madrone, wine
Life always takes us on twists and turns. Who knew that one class and liking beer over wine, would change the direction of your future. It did for Stuart Smith of Smith-Madrone wines. After UC Berkeley, Stuart completed his graduate degree at UC Davis in Viticulture...