I need a vacation from my vacation…

I’ve just learned that taking a week off of work is far more exhausting than actually working.   Maybe it was the compulsive need to socialize, maybe it was the fact that the week punctuated by Hallowe’en, but I sure could use a few work days to rest up...

No more whining

It has been a horrible week here in wine country with cold, wet, miserable weather.  Thankfully I woke up today to find a clear blue sky and bright sunshine.  Now that’s more like it! The grape harvest is full on!  Our “Grape Crusader” Chris Andrewes...

Thirty Bench takes a road trip

For a few years now, we’ve had the honour of taking our show on the road up to Thirty Bench Wine Makers to cook lunch for their wine club members.  This past Sunday, they took their show on the road come visit us! Now, cooking on our home turf is a little easier...