by Greg Masinton | Jul 28, 2016 | Food and Wine, Travel, Wine
Each person places importance on different things when selecting a retirement location. For some it’s weather, or saving money. Maybe it’s being closer to family and friends or a place where you can play golf all year. For us, it’s finding just the right town for...
by Greg Masinton | May 20, 2016 | Food and Wine, Travel, Wine
A Brief History Of Italian Wine Any culture that once worshiped a God of Wine and Intoxication must know a little something about wine. Italy might not produce as much wine as Spain or consume as much wine per capita as the French (although it’s still close on both),...
by Greg Masinton | Oct 31, 2015 | Food and Wine, Travel, Travel Blog, Wine
A few years ago, I turned a corner and started planning my meals around what food would go with whatever wine I wanted to drink. It was weird and kind of an interesting change. Most people operate the other way. I’d guess most every restaurant does it the other way,...
by Greg Masinton | Oct 7, 2015 | Food and Wine, Travel, Travel Blog, Wine
There are 32 Grand Cru vineyards throughout Burgundy. In one hot day day, during the summer of 2015, we sampled wines from nearly half of them. The day started like every day really should; with a croissant and coffee at La Villa Fleurie, our quaint little bed and...
by Greg Masinton | Apr 26, 2015 | Food and Wine, Travel, Wine
Since the first grape vines were planted in 1965, the Willamette Valley has become one of the most influential wine-producing regions in America, not just in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest. It has developed the power of Pinot Noir production and, with its New World...
by Greg Masinton | Apr 26, 2015 | Food and Wine, Travel, Wine
Maybe it’s a Stephen Stills thing. You know the song, right? “If you can’t be with the wine you love honey, love the wine you’re with…love the wine you’re with.” That is how that song goes, isn’t it? Well, it should. Keep that song in the front of your mind as...
