Maine is an interesting case in my study of wineries across the United States. While the state is coastal, it is also along the northern end of the East coast, two unique factors that bring an interesting mix of positives and negatives that currently make it…
My guess is that when Rhode Island is mentioned, the first thing that comes to people’s mind is how tiny it is. Then when the vineyards in Rhode Island get brought up, I’m also guessing that most people would respond with, “How? It is so small.…
When I first started looking for wines from Indiana, I fell into a familiar trap that I’ve often caught myself thinking. I grew up in southern Illinois, Indiana’s neighboring state to the west, and tend to assume that Indiana and Illinois are very much alike. So…
In 2004 my interest in wine had finally grown beyond just what was found at the local supermarkets. Having only been in Southern California for a few years, I had yet to explore the Santa Barbara area much at all. My need for exploration wanted me…
