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L’Ecole Winery No. 41

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L'Ecole No 41 Winery Tasting Room

Washington State is the 2nd largest wine growing state in the USA. Walla Walla, in the south east of the state creates unique wines due to the terroir of the area. Lava flows, loess, basalt and wind are common components that make up the terroir of the region.
L’Ecole was one of the first wineries in the area and now is complemented with 100 more wineries.
The L’Ecole Semillon is world-renowned and in high demand from many sommeliers.
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Theodora R. Lee aka Theo-patra Queen of the Vineyards

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Theodora R. Lee aka Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards

The wine world is full of strong entrepreneurs, fun characters and passion. Theodora Lee is one of those persons. A dynamic Texan and a trial attorney in San Francisco, she extended her passions in 2009 to wine and purchased Sheep Land in the Yorkville Highlands in Anderson Valley California. After being sighted on her tractor with her silver hair and dubbed her Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards. In honor of both International Women’s Day and Black History month, I’m honoring Theodora. Continue Reading →

Terragena Winery

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Terragena Nebbiolo and Riesling

In 2008 Chris moved from New Orleans to Myers Flat in Humboldt County in northern California with a dream. He purchased raw land without structures or electricity and life off the grid began for him. He built a yurt to live in and developed water and power systems. Later he built a house and then a winery. Continue Reading →

La Finquita Winery

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La Finquita's Line up at their winery in Ramona CA

Translated as the little ranch or farm, this 8 acre property overlooking the Ramona Valley is relatively new to Charlie and Jess Koehler, the youngest winemakers in the AVA. Purchased in December 2013 this young couple hit the ground running. Continue Reading →