Mourvedre

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:16:22 -0400

Most people who are wine enthusiasts will tell you that over time their palate has changed and they go in cycles as to what they prefer for their go to varietal. I try to be a well-rounded taster, but I always end up gravitating toward one varietal for a few months or so at a time.

It is time to think inside the box

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:14:10 -0400

As a featured publisher on Foodbuzz.com, I have the opportunity to try out some great products and a few weeks ago a box of wine arrived for me to try. Yes, a box of wine.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins and wine?

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:14:24 -0400

I made the yummiest muffins today, and I cannot resist writing about them. Generally speaking, I am one of those people that cooks without a recipe and therefore has some challenges when it comes to baking. But, I had some ripe bananas and was determined to make something really great with them, so I found a recipe and actually followed it- well, for the most part!

Airport Wine

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:57:35 -0400

I had the misfortune of being delayed multiple times last week at a couple of different airports. It started me thinking about airport wine. Whenever my husband and I end up at a restaurant with a wine list that is limited, I always look for what I call a decent 'airport wine.' To me, that translates to a wine that I can drink by the glass that (as I like to call it) is not poisonous (aka undrinkable).

Wine poll on LinkedIn

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:35:38 -0400

Wine poll request!

Finally the Part about the Tails from California

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:19:12 -0400

I know, you have been wondering when the tails would come into play. I have been sharing tales, and you thought I was just kidding about the tails. But, we really did have a tail experience during our latest trip to California. Although, it really was just one tail over and over.

More Tales (and tails?) from California

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:31:26 -0400

In the course of trying to find Heibel Ranch in Pope Valley a couple of weeks ago, we came upon a small winery with an interesting history. The Pope Valley Winery is a small winery that was originally founded in 1897 as the Burgundy Winery & Olive Factory. After being abandoned twice, it finally became The Pope Valley Winery in 1998 when it was purchased by a group of longtime Pope Valley residents.

VinVillage Radio

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 09:02:04 -0400

The other day was interviewed on the Wine and Dine Show on VinVillage Radio, which airs on the internet radio network, wsRadio. I am actually one of those geeks that sits at the computer all day, working and not listening to news, not watching tv, not venturing outside (as sad as it is, I didn't even realize that it rained yesterday until I went outside at about 7pm to head to the grocery store). So, I love it when I become aware of a great resource at my fingertips (literally, since I am at my keyboard all day) that doesn't take my time away from what I am working on. Long story slightly shorter, wsRadio.com is one of those things.

Tales (and tails) from California

Joann Farrell Quinn, Due Cani Cellars — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:42:17 -0400

We were out in California all last week to taste our wine, visit some great wineries, (try to) relax a bit, and end up the with the San Francisco Security Traders Association Conference at Pebble Beach.

Investing in Wine: Now May Be the Time

William Hamilton, New York Times, May 20th — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:18:49 -0400

With prices falling 20 to 40 percent, experts agree that it is a good time to buy investment-quality wines.