by Debbie | Aug 29, 2026 | wine, Wine of the Week
I’m a little late with Wine of the Week this week, but for good reason. I was traveling to visit a friend I grew up with, and then came home to babysit my three-year-old granddaughter. Sometimes life gets in the way of wine — although I’d argue wine fits rather nicely...
by Debbie | Jun 4, 2025 | wine
“Making Good Wines is a Craft. Making Great Wines is an Art” Exploring Cantina di Bolzano: Alpine Elegance in Every Sip Nestled in the heart of Alto Adige, Cantina di Bolzano—also known as Cantina Bozen—embodies the perfect harmony between tradition,...
by Debbie | Jan 5, 2022 | New Zealand Wine, wine, winephabet street
On the 23rd episode of Winephabet Street we visited the Waitaki Valley of New Zealand. Well virtually, with the help of Jim Jerram, owner of Ostler Wines and David Harlow of NZ Wine Navigator. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Exploring the Wine...
by Debbie | Aug 6, 2021 | wine, winephabet street, winephabetstreet
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 2 Episode 18- R is for Riesling. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines and I work our way through the alphabet exploring wine and wine regions one letter at a time. The show is live on the third...
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....
