Why I Love Wine

“Why do you love wine?”
I’m often asked why I love wine from other wine tasters and wine enthusiasts. In writing winery reviews for the California Winery Advisor I’ve tasted wine at almost 600 wineries! I ought to have an idea.
To begin to share why I am a wine lover, I ponder over some lines from [...]

How To Choose Wine Glasses

Wine is about more than the taste. There is a depth to wine that is important to the true wine connoisseur. You have to respect that every aspect of wine should be enjoyed in order to truly appreciate the beauty and the design of the wine. That is why a true wine [...]

Early Wine Research

When the Agricultural Society recognized the need of serious research and supervision for the entire wine industry in 1861, Col. Haraszthy had already solved the problem that faced them. New varieties were needed with experimental, supervised planting in various sections of the State.
In 1861 Governor Downey appointed Col. Haraszthy to head a commission to go [...]

Wine Gift Set Shopping Made Easy

When searching for the best gifts for any special occasion, wine gift sets are always a great idea. These are always a great idea because they great a classy yet useful impression. There are many different kinds of these gift sets to meet any taste or needs, and you can find a wide variety both [...]

Rent a Limo for Your Orange County Wine Tasting Tour

Orange County offers a variety of wine tasting experiences – ranging from glitzy hotel bars to an actual wine cave. A great way to join the fun is to rent a limousine.
The phrase Orange County limousine might create a mental picture of a standard town car, but these days the choices in luxury group transportation [...]