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Learning curve: After trial and error, Kathie and Bob Russell of Palomino Vines helped launch Northern Nevada’s wine-grape industry

March 24, 2024August 13, 2025 Steve

Bob and Kathie Russell, proprietors of Palomino Vines in Palomino Valley, are largely self-taught viticulturists who now share their skills with otheRead More…

The Dance of the Vine #WorldWineTravel

October 23, 2023August 13, 2025 Steve3 Comments on The Dance of the Vine #WorldWineTravel

In the 1550s, Priests in the Spanish colonies in Argentina planted the grape criolla grande near their monasteries to make communion wine. Three hundRead More…

A chance encounter: These NoCal winemakers never expected to buy a Reno winery, but one thing led to another 

February 21, 2023August 13, 2025 Steve

Craig MacDonald and Kate Boyle MacDonald, who moved from Murphys, Calif., to Reno, now own Nevada Sunset Winery. Photo/David Robert Kate Boyle MacRead More…

Amarone, the King of Valpolicella

January 24, 2022July 8, 2025 Steve

I was given the opportunity to try several wines produced by Albino Armani, and in full disclosure, these wines were provided as samples to me.
ThereRead More…

Weisinger Family Winery

December 24, 2021July 8, 2025 Steve

As part of the Wine Media Conference (WMC) event sponsored by Travel Southern Oregon I was fortunate enough to get to visit Weisinger Family Winery.Read More…

Cowhorn

November 24, 2021July 8, 2025 Steve

As part of the Wine Media Conference (WMC) event sponsored by Travel Southern Oregon I was fortunate enough to get to visit Cowhorn winery and vineyaRead More…

Pfeiffer Winery

September 25, 2021July 8, 2025 Steve

As part of the Wine Media Conference (WMC) event I was fortunate enough to get to visit Pfeiffer Winery in Junction City Oregon. Owners Robin and DanRead More…

2Hawk Vineyard & Winery

September 15, 2021July 8, 2025 Steve

As part of the Wine Media Conference (WMC) event sponsored by Travel Southern Oregon I was fortunate enough to get to visit 2Hawk Vineyard & WineRead More…

One Glass, Many Ciders #WorldWineTravel

July 21, 2021July 8, 2025 Steve1 Comment on One Glass, Many Ciders #WorldWineTravel

There is a region where apple ciders are poured from a high distance into a shared glass. Spanish apple ciders have a long tradition and several uniqRead More…

Fountains of Wine in the Land of Kings #WorldWineTravel

May 22, 2021July 8, 2025 Steve7 Comments on Fountains of Wine in the Land of Kings #WorldWineTravel

Once upon a time in a valley Kingdom at the foot of the snowy craggy mountains, there was a fountain filled with wine. No really, this is not a fairyRead More…

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