Words and Wild Spaces

The Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon seems like a wonderful place. A traditional orchard fruit growing zone with a long winemaking histor...

Remote Shenandoah beauty. Virginia is on my mind this week. I had a great solo winter hike and scramble in Shenandoah National Park, and I r...

These days, it seems everything costs more. In the wine world, so many producers I once bought and loved have gotten too expensive for me. F...

Merry Edwards’ wines likely need no introduction. The reputation of this winery is hard-earned and well-deserved. And I’m always excited to ...

I hope your new year is off to a good start. I’m starting off the year with some wines from two places I love, California and Arizona. Mendo...

On 1/6/2021, I was in Rock Creek Park, DC, birdwatching. There was nobody around and I was trying to clear my head, listening for birds. And...