Category: Wine – California

• Napa’s Finest: Uncorking the Richness of Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  Did you know that California has 6 wine growing regions with over 30 AVA’s? And 80% of California wine is produced in a certified sustainable winery? And, they have a diversity of soils, fog influence and a Mediterranean climate along with 248,900 hectares of vineyards, making them the 4th largest producer in the world. It…

  Donita

  May 12, 2024

  California, Red Wine, Wine – California, Wine – USA

• My last dinner at West

  

  The restaurant West in Vancouver, BC has been a staple in the restaurant scene for years. Offering amazing service, a small welcoming room, incredible food and a wine list that’s been curated to be savored and enjoyed. But, guess what? This iconic restaurant will be closing its doors at the end of 2019. Therefore, I…

  Donita

  November 3, 2019

  California, Red Wine, Vancouver Int’l Wine Festival, Wine – California

  california wine, wine, wine festival

• The World of Zinfandel

  

  Every year, Vancouver hosts one of the biggest consumer wine festivals in North America. And I make sure to go, as this fantastic festival offers seminars, events and a tasting for consumers and wine professionals. This year, I was able to attend the “World of Zinfandel” seminar masterclass. And what a fantastic experience. We tasted…

  Donita

  April 29, 2019

  Vancouver Int’l Wine Festival, Wine – California, Wine – Croatia, Wine – Italy

  California, croatia, italy, wine, Zinfandel

• Wine and Jazz a Perfect Pairing

  In my very first wine video interview, I chat with local Vancouver Jazz Singer – Jennifer Hayes about the perfect pairing of Wine and Jazz. Location provided by: The Sound Kitchen Camera man: John Christie Wines featured: Lake Sonoma Winery, California Vivanco Winery, Spain Visit Jennifer Hayes Website Listen to “Noble Rose” on the Documentary: Perfume War Screening at the Sonoma…

  Donita

  March 23, 2017

  Red Wine, Wine – California, Wine – Spain, Women in Music & Wine

  California, Spain, Tempranillo, wine, Zinfandel

• A family winery with Dutch roots

  

  I apologize for this long overdue blog post! Where did September and October go?! I have many I am working on, so I’ll get those posted soon. __________ This post is a throwback to my time in Lodi, California  in August for the Wine Bloggers Conference. Every year the wine blogger conference surprises us with a…

  Donita

  November 16, 2016

  Wine – California, Winery

  2016, California, Harvest, Lodi, Old Vine Zinfandel, Van Ruiten Winery, Wine Bloggers Conference

• Amore for Amador

  

  Well as you know, I do love wine. I love learning about the winemakers, the production of it, and I love tasting and exploring different styles and grapes from around the world. So when there is an opportunity to explore a wine region that I am unfamiliar with, I always say YES! This past August…

  Donita

  September 30, 2016

  Wine – California, Wine – USA

  amador county, California, wine, wmc16