Big Bold Red’s are not a right of passage


Dundee, Oregon is one my favorite places, it is in the center of the Yamhill Wine country. On multiple intersections there are signs encouraging those who are seeking “big bold reds” to visit some winery. At any quality retailer in Washington State the refrigerated section dedicated to domestic beer is likely to be heavily stocked…

Wine and slow wifi in Salt Lake City


Staying in an industrial area near airport, not a lot of restaurants except for a few hotels. Bob’s is nothing fancy, food is passable, but Utah allows you to take your bottle with you as long as you have had “at least one sip.” So I paid too much, but went back to room to struggle…

A quiet place in Las Vegas


The Wine Cellar in the Rio, what a wonder, 10,000 bottles of wine. And you don’t hear slot machines!