Greetings From Sonoma!

by Melody Kettle


Syrah side hill vineyard, grapevines starting to shut downTake a look at these pics courtesy of Jeff Kunde at Kunde Family Estate!  Make me want to pack up and head out west!

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What Kind of TOOL Makes Wine in the Desert?

by Melody Kettle


Please enjoy another installment of the gastronomic musings from the Culinary Mercenary!

Ah, wine country.  The beautiful vineyards, the relaxing atmosphere, the wonderfully colorful people and the amazing landscape; Arizona is truly a remarkable place.  Whoa!!  Arizona?!?   Hell yes I say, Arizona.  Welcome to the new wine country, here in the Verde Valley in northern Arizona.

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