Caprio Cellars

Dennis Murphy, wine lover, construction company owner, builder and designer, resident of Walla Walla and descendant from a huge Italian and Irish family, fell in love with wine by drinking it and building homes around the area. “I moved here in 1999 and figured I could con my way into working harvest and then find some property,” Dennis said. “The plan worked out well.” Continue Reading →

Smith-Madrone Winery

Stuart Smith moved to Napa Valley in the 1970s and eventually founded Smith-Madrone Winery. They are sustainably farming the 200-acre ranch with 38 acres planted with grapes such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Continue Reading →

Fin de California Restaurant

Fin de California (End of California) is a new restaurant in Tijuana that combines the best of both sides of the border. I was a guest of the restaurant with a group of media people to experience the restaurant and the amazing food of Chef Sergio Chavez and his amazing kitchen crew. Continue Reading →

Rosé and Prosecco Tasting for the Summer

Now that we’re coming out of our respective bubbles and getting back to life- it’s time to look at some fun summer wines. Did someone say bubbles? Prosecco? How about a few rosés also? Continue Reading →