Discovering the Elegance of Saint-Joseph: A Northern Rhône Gem

    This week I had the privilege of attending a master class on Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône region, led by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein. This experience, which included a Master the World tasting kit, offered a deep dive into one of France’s most intriguing wine appellations. Saint-Joseph, often described as an undiscovered jewel […]

Virtual Barrel Tasting with Alta Colina Winery

  In April, I was supposed to be attending my third annual Wine Writers’ Educational Tour, a media “deep dive” into AVAs, terroirs and varieties, scheduled this year in Paso Robles.  Like most wine events this year, it was postponed due to the pandemic. Virtual barrel tasting with Alta Colina So instead of touring a […]