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European traditions value wine

Cheryle and I recently spent two weeks touring top vineyards in Germany and France. It was one of the most insightful wine trips we have ever taken. We met with 15 of the world's most revered winemakers and got to spend time in their vineyards during harvest.


In a consultant, it's location, location ...

The other day at a tasting, a woman asked which of the wines being served were made by superstar Californian winemaking consultant Helen Turley.


Come home to an uplifting white

It is truly amazing to see the growing number of people who have started to enjoy wine at home. Finishing off a hectic day at work with a cool, thirst-quenching glass of white wine is a great way to lift your spirits, don't you think?


Touring with wine in mind spices trips

This month, we'll discuss vacation options for wine drinkers. For those of you heading to California's wine country, here are a few suggestions that might make your trip more enjoyable and interesting.


Now is perfect time to try Syrah wines from California

Syrah is a varietal generally regarded as a "true noble," and has been for hundreds of years.


Some wines weather well in heat

A co-worker came up to me yesterday and said, "Boy, it's a hot one! I think this is going to be a real hot summer."


Hawaii culture a challenge for wine

One of the most fascinating observations of touring wine country in Europe is how many diners have wine with their meals. On our first day in France last year, for example, my wife, Cheryle, and I had lunch at a small cafe in Alsace.


Springtime calls for crisp, light wines

Spring is upon us. How quickly time flies. The climate change from winter to spring is certainly not as drastic in Hawaii as in other parts of the country, but there are changes nonetheless.


2005 vintage from Bordeaux lives up to hype

It takes a lot to get me giddy. I'm one of those even-keeled, rational types that never gets too high or too low about anything.


World-class Kona coffee worth savoring

I thought I'd change it up this week and talk about coffee rather than wine.