From the moment we arrived at Caprio Cellars in Walla Walla, we knew this visit was going to be special. Emily Kiefer, Customer Experience Director, handed us a glass of sparkling wine before we even stepped inside the tasting room. She…
Pam Baker
Pam Baker
Pam Baker is a freelance wine, food, and travel writer based in Northern California. She has written for local, national and international publications including Via Magazine, Porthole Cruise, Northwest Travel and Life, Upscale Living, Inspired Senior Living, Food Wine Travel Magazine, Edible Sacramento, Europe Up Close, Australia and New Zealand, and Washington Tasting Room. She is also the former editor for Sacramento Lifestyle Magazine.
Just in time for National Zinfandel Day, celebrated on November 17th, let me introduce Seghesio Family Vineyards. One of the largest Zinfandel producers in the United States, Seghesio produces the highest quality Zinfandel from 320 acres of estate vineyards in the…
The Incubator Project for Fledgling Winemakers in the Walla Walla Wine Region
by Pam Bakerby Pam BakerWalla Walla is one of the most well-known wine regions in the state of Washington. Established in 1984, the Walla Walla American Viticultural Area (AVA) now features more than 120 wineries in six distinct districts. Many of the region’s pioneers…
Wine lovers heading to Willamette Valley will want to carve out time for a stop in Springfield, Oregon. Iris Vineyards, a winery with bright, fruit-forward wines and stunning views from its Chalice Vineyards, recently opened a wine bar on Springfield’s…
Say hello to the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) – San Luis Obispo Coast. This dreamy cool-climate wine region stretches roughly 60 miles long from south of Big Sur to just north of Santa Maria. Designated an AVA on March…
A journey aboard the Ghan, Australia’s iconic train ride between Adelaide and Darwin, provides passengers with a means to explore the country’s vast interior in a luxurious setting. The experience offers excellent service, gourmet meals featuring regional cuisine, and off-train…
Have you been dreaming of a visit to the well-known Napa Valley? Now there’s an opportunity for you and a guest to win a trip to this famous wine region and help support a great cause – the Wine Unify Project. DLynn…
Sutter Creek, a gold rush town in Amador County, California draws visitors for its history, antique shops, architecture, and “vintage” Main Street. But this cheerful, inviting town, just an hour from Sacramento, also attracts wine lovers to its eclectic wine…
From the Pandemic to a Wildfire – This Resilient Winemaking Team Pivots to Success
by Pam Bakerby Pam BakerFrom the pandemic to a massive wildfire, Aaron Bryan and Amy Krahe, a husband-and-wife team, found the resilience to creatively pivot and successfully keep their business going. And today, on a sun-drenched ridgetop in the Sierra Foothills, they’re building, thriving,…