Our Virgin Voyage to Bordeaux
We just returned from a couple of weeks of wine and food exploration in France. Bordeaux was one of our main targets. After all, it’s the wine mecca of the world. You could say we were following a dream…
Leave your worries on the road at Grape Creek Vineyards
Tucked just off Highway 290, on a popular stretch of gorgeous countryside sits the Grape Creek Vineyard. For a little bit of Tuscany in Texas look no further than this place for some shade and leisure. It’s here that owner Brian Heath says “wine is the center of the experience.”
New Texas Winery Produces ‘Healthiest’ Red Wine
Could a new Texas winery be home to one of the healthiest wines on the planet? It’s possible! Bending Branch is an innovative new winery just outside of Comfort. It’s a beautiful area, nestled in the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country.
Customize your VIP wine trip
Visit the wine country in style – private tastings, special tours, reservations at the top restaurants – Candace can make it happen. Candace specializes in VIP wine trips for executives and wine fans from all over the country.
A Piece of heaven on Earth
I recently spent an afternoon with Chris Benziger touring his family’s beautiful vineyards. The Benzigers are not only farming their grapes organically but also biodynamically.
The perfect first stop on your wine trip
A trip to the California Wine Country would not be complete without a stop at one of the most spectacular wineries anywhere. In fact, any time my husband and I go to Napa, Domain Carneros is always our first stop.
Beautiful winery and gardens – Ferrari Carano
Plan on spending some time at this beautiful Sonoma winery. The grounds are spectacular—you’ll want to walk through their lush gardens. Be sure to look for the ‘cork’ tree…you’ll see up close and personal where those precious little wine stoppers come from.
The tasting room here is spacious with a great offering of gift items.
Domaine Carneros – Always my first stop
Whether heading into Napa or Sonoma, Domaine Carneros is the perfect first stop on your wine adventure. The beautiful majestic setting is the perfect spot to pop open a bottle of their delightful bubbly and celebrate your good fortune to be in wine country.
The Beautiful Bubble Room at J Winery, a Sonoma Tasting Treasure
A special treat if you’re interested in exploring good food and wine pairings is the Bubble Room at J Winery. You’ll pay about $60 pp for the experience, but keep in mind, there are five courses of well paired dishes with J’s wonderful wines.