I met the MUTINEER Magazine team in 2010 at the Hospice du Rhone, in Paso Robles, California. They were there promoting the magazine, emceeing tastings, and otherwise trying to raise the energy level in the room. The temperature of beverage industry was rising, consumers were excited – about wine, mixed drinks, and micro-brews – but very few bloggers and … Continue reading I Joined The Mutiny …
wine
Honesty, Honestly
#AMERICANWINEWRITER ASKS: WHERE ARE OUR WINE HEROES? I had a dream last night. Okay, it was this morning. Right before I woke up. Maybe that’s why it’s still fresh in my mind. I can feel myself moving through it, talking in it, even now, minutes into the future with my morning toast and coffee in … Continue reading Honesty, Honestly
Sparkling Wines For New Years
Sparkling wines are synonymous with happiness, joy, and hope. There is no other wine in the world so intrinsically attached to one set of human emotions. For centuries, people have been popping corks of effervescent wines to celebrate special occasions and end of the year festivities. Why should this year be different? Following is a … Continue reading Sparkling Wines For New Years
Wine For The Children
HOW ONE WINE COMPETITION IS FIGHTING THE EFFECTS OF CANCER ONE CAMPER AND WINE AT A TIME “It was a windy but sunny day in May. At nine o’clock Peanut started to walk to school. He has blue eyes, blonde hair, and is chubby. Peanut always stops at 45 State Street for his friend Purple. … Continue reading Wine For The Children
Creative Holiday Gift Ideas
The perfect holiday gifts tend to be the ones we enjoy ourselves. For those of us who have a wine lover in our lives, a bottle of something special is usually a great bet. But with so many intriguing gadgets, educational materials, and experiences to be found, there are more creative ways to show that … Continue reading Creative Holiday Gift Ideas
AMERICAN WINE WRITER 