The Loire Valley has been producing wines ever since the Romans settled the region back in the 1st century. By the 5th century, Loire had flourished into a premier viticultural region whose wines were highly prized throughout the ancient world. During the Middle Ages, it is interesting to point out that the wines of Loire…
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According to the evo website, “Pomelo is the grandaddy of the grapefruit” so I had to have it. Another crisp sounding drink perfect for the last days the summer. Their suggested recipe: One bottle of Evo Pomelo + two shots of your favorite Vodka What I did to it: One part Evo Pomelo to one…
When I was visiting our local Sheriff’s station last week (Not for a casually accepted arrest but to view their computer listing of registered sexual offenders in my neighborhood-and yours.) I picked up a few fliers on Neighborhood and School Watch programs. I remember the rusted and weather-beaten old signs along some of the poorer…
During our last Grape of the Night (GOTN) group’s adventure we sampled the elegant Pinot Noir wines of Oregon. Oregon has been producing wines since before the time of prohibition. The proliferation of wineries in all areas of Oregon has been astounding. The wines from this region are cherished by many that enjoy the complex…
Halibut with Oregano and Lemon Serves 6 6 5 – 6 oz. Alaskan Halibut filets, skinless 3 lemons 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly season halibut filets with salt and pepper. Slice two of the lemons into paper…
—American Wine Consumer Coalition issues grades of “D” or worse to 22 states— (Washington, DC)—If you’re a wine consumer, it’s best to avoid living in states like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, and Delaware. These are just a few of the states that received an “F” in a new report from the American Wine Consumer Coalition…
Writing about wine tasting sometimes doesn’t always leave a lot of room for other important things, like where we dined and where we laid our heads at night. This article will cover that part – something very important to travelers whether wine is involved or not. For this trip, to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto and…
Since antiquity, the island of Corsica has been colonized by one Mediterranean power after another. First the Phoenicians, who gave way to the Carthaginians, followed by the Greeks, Etruscans, and eventually, the Romans. There was a time when even the infamous Barbary pirates controlled this sun-drenched and fertile island. It is also quite interesting to…
I remember SanTásti waters at wine events and loved having my palate cleansed as well as the light and refreshing flavor. Now “Evo is proudly made by SanTásti Inc. in California. Evo is an all-new beverage based on the original SanTásti Formula. It is the culmination of 5 years of development in California Wine Regions…