May 14, 2013 | Atrea, Blog, Praxis Viognier, Sami
(Second in a 3 part series) This question lets me know what flavors you like coming from the realm of food. If someone says steak I ask them how they season it. I admit sometimes this question does not work well. I am relying on the idea that the person is drinking...Apr 27, 2013 | Blog, Locals: Great Wines Mean Good Times
(First in a 3 part series) I have often been asked how I have such an amazing palate and how I can find a customers perfect wine after asking just a few questions. I am completely self-taught and honestly I have no idea. I do know if was brought up trying every food...Apr 7, 2013 | Blog, Locals: Great Wines Mean Good Times
Bill Arbios happened upon his career in winemaking while pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian at the University of California, Davis. He took a summer job at a veterinarian’s office where he soon realized that being a veterinarian was more...Apr 6, 2013 | Blog, Eric Ross Winery, Port, Sherry
When pouring the dessert wines here in Locals I get a few common questions about what makes a port. For example the Eric Ross Old Vine Zinfandel Port- why is it red? Why can Eric Ross call it a port? What is the difference between a port and a late harvest? First off,...Mar 15, 2013 | Blog, Locals: Great Wines Mean Good Times, Matthew J Ramsey, Peterson Il Granaio, Peterson Winery
Some days ago we experienced a couple of snow days in the plains states. Schools, government and business closed as a blizzard settled into my small town. As a teacher, snow days are something very special. One whole day without plans. They aren’t like other days off,...