San Sebastian is a small, picturesque city in Spain (pop. 186,000) situated on a bay that opens to the Atlantic Ocean within shouting distance of
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Trolling for Tapas in Madrid
We have a brief stop in Madrid waiting for our tour of Rioja to begin. What to do in Madrid? Do what the madrileños are
Good News Monday
A good meal and a great bottle of wine. There is nothing as effective at improving one’s mood. But I doubt that even a meal
The Pinot Prophecies
Two significant acquisitions in the wine world caught my eye this week. Penner-Ash, one of my favorite Willamette Valley producers, was acquired by Kendall-Jackson; and
Road Fever
As some of you know, I spend much of the year wandering around the country sampling regional wine and food, taking in the sights, and
Some Good News for a Monday
We hear a lot about the health benefits of wine. But this is the best news evah. (h/t Bob on Sonoma) A recently-deceased 107-year-old Spanish
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 