This has been a travel heavy couple of months. Since May 20, 2015: Honolulu (1 night) Walla Walla, WA Hayward, CA San Jose, CA Indiana Portland, OR Back to Portland Denver, CO Phoenix, AZ Portland, OR Tacoma, WA Anaheim, CA Sacramento, CA Tempe, AZ Of course between most of these I was back in Seattle,…
Category: Been there – places
Steuben and Traminette, these are grapes?
Steuben and Traminette? These are grapes, not as familiar as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, etc. They are hybrids of French and American vines designed to withstand the climate of the Midwest and the Northeast parts of the United States. Traminette is the State grape of Indiana. I visited Wildcat Creek winery in Lafayette, Indiana, curious…
Four wineries, four different experiences
With our niece from San Diego in town for Christmas it only made sense to hit a couple wineries in Woodenville last Friday. A great time, along with varied experiences. First stop, Long Shadows, our daughter is a club member, and I think this was her first membership. Their concept is a bit different. They…
Travel like a local
Check out this entertaining yet instructive article on the differences between locals and tourists in Paris. The less we stand out when we travel the more you will enjoy the trip, and the safer you will be. http://matadornetwork.com/trips/24-differences-locals-tourists-paris/
Bunnell Family Wines, they do it all right!
Bunnell Family Cellar is everything I love about wine. It only takes one tasting flight to know that they make wonderful wines, I am particularly partial to three: Via, Lia, and Syrah. Yet good wine is made great by pleasant surroundings and convivial company, that is what makes Bunnell all that it is. If you…
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