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  • It has long been rumored that the few rows of vines at the entrance to Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Wash., were required so the winery could be called a "chateau."

Monday, Jun. 07, 2010

Describe sexy. It's one of the most elusive wonders.

Friday, Mar. 12, 2010

Alphabet letters on labels are all the rage. And on wine's wheel of fortune, lots of single letters come into play. So grab a glass and a dictionary, and let's see if we can solve this puzzle.

Friday, Dec. 04, 2009

Soon, hot bodies in cold weather will be descending on our neighbor to the north, and if you have a front-row seat, clearly 2010 is off to a great start!

Friday, Sep. 11, 2009

The German and I headed south - Mendocino-south to the northern coast of California for the annual family camping trip. Yes, sometimes I camp - Rocky Mountain High and the works.

Monday, Jun. 08, 2009

So the German and I are headed to … well, Germany. And on this particular trip, I'm meeting the ex-wife. Why? Because the German became good friends with the prince who took her off his hands.

Friday, Mar. 13, 2009

The universal truth is such that we're all looking for that perfect match. Whether you're a man, woman or lobster, life is about test-driving enough potentials to eventually find that perfect match. And, often, on our journey, we invoke the power of wine to help us reach just a little bit further. We drink in pursuit of Mr. Right - and we drink even more in pursuit of Mr. Right Now.

Monday, Dec. 15, 2008

One of the blessings of this time of year is the chance it gives me to connect with you, my friends and family. I wish I could call you all personally, but really, who has that kind of time. I am so excited to tell you about my amazing life and all the wonderful things that have happened.

Monday, Sep. 15, 2008

If Dr. No says The World is Not Enough and The Man with the Golden Gun, Goldfinger or Goldeneye didn't see A View to a Kill, which was really meant For Your Eyes Only ... well that's a lot of responsibility, let alone if you're going to Live and Let Die just to Die another Day, is the hassle really worth it?

Sunday, Jun. 15, 2008

On a recent horseback ride through vineyards in Zillah, Wash., apparently, we weren't the only ones tasting juice.

Saturday, Sep. 15, 2007

While navel gazing one afternoon, it occurred to me, that I've lived my life - both literally and figuratively - in the context of the game show Family Feud.

Friday, Jun. 15, 2007

I'll take "Obscure Terms" for $100, Alex.

Thursday, Sep. 15, 2005

My girlfriends and I were sitting in my dining room lamenting about how quickly summer has flown. Before we know it, one friend exclaimed to the other as she momentarily sat her wine glass down and inserted a big glob of Chubby Hubby, it will soon be time to queue up Netflix and pull out the reds. Seasons change, but accoutrements do not.