Northern California’s natural resources are legendary. The frothy whitecaps of the Pacific, towering coastal redwoods, cellar-worthy wines and the most heady, emerald nugs in the world. To the perception of tourists, wine and weed might hail from the same breadbasket. But for Cali natives and those working … [Read more...] about Wine + Weed: A Budding Future
Wine
New Zealand’s Martinborough
VINUM, ET AL My husband and I just returned from a two-week trip to New Zealand’s North Island. My roots are Kiwi – my dad was born in Wellington and I lived in Nelson (located on the South Island) for a handful of years. The biggest reason for the journey was to see family, have a break from winter and soak up an easy-going, subtropical climate. The entire trip took place on … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s Martinborough
White Wine Profiles
VINUM, ET AL White Wine Profiles Most white wines of the world are stainless tank fermented and aged. They should be consumed within 18 months after bottling. That in mind; make it a habit to look at the vintage every time you buy a bottle of white wine. In this consumer-tip column, I am taking Chardonnay that is moderately to heavily oaked out of the lesson. Note: … [Read more...] about White Wine Profiles
Speaking of Wine…
The vernacular of wine is like any other profession or hobby that has its own language. If you’ve ever sat in on an environmental engineering meeting or tagged along to band rehearsal, the acronyms and clipped technical terms can leave you feeling a bit isolated in the room. Below are some common terms that are used in the wine industry. They run the gamut from winemaking … [Read more...] about Speaking of Wine…
VINUM, ET AL THE EMERALD, WINE & SPICE
Winter cuisine in my house means a constant parade of spicy concoctions – soups, stews, and goulashes made with any number of foraged fridge, veggies and various leftovers that are usually on the brink of heading to the rubbish bin. What can I say? My mom was a WWII generation Scott and nothing went to waste in her busy kitchen. She was an accomplished and thrifty culinary … [Read more...] about VINUM, ET AL THE EMERALD, WINE & SPICE
