Author: Dane Kuta

Even though 2017 was not one of the standout vintages of the decade, this Château Pichon Baron from Pauillac is an outstanding example of what some chateaux can achieve in off vintage years.

What a wonderful tasting event at the San Diego Botanic Garden. This was an incredible setting for a wine tasting. Fun for all!

Setting up for a Champagne Master tasting class at MiraCosta College. What fun!

This Polish Vodka was purchased in Poland and came home in a suitcase!

Happy New Year! 2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic year with many wine events planned in the coming months. Cheers!

Taurasi is a wine from Campania in Southern Italy made from the Aglicanico grape varietal.

Koshu is a white varietal from Japan. It can be hard to find locally, but I found one!

Before going to an event, I remove the foil from the bottles for quick & easy opening at the event.

Château Bardet is the producer of the Peakly Blinders wine.

Some of the suitcase wines I brought back for MiraCosta College include 3 bottles of 2018 Château La Marzelle.