Transcript of YouTube Interview Above Tricia Conover, DipWSET (TC): Welcome to Wine Wanderings. Today, I have Dr. Bob Young, MD, co-owner of Bending Branch Winery in the Texas Hill Country and Comfort, Texas. Welcome, Dr. Bob. Dr. Bob Young, MD. Co-Owner, Bending Branch Winery (Dr. Bob): Thank you, Tricia. It's really exciting to be with you today. (TC) I've enjoyed so much my three visits to your winery. You really know how to hold a great wine tasting and your annual Kentucky Derby party is legendary. I know last year in 2020, of course, every winery had challenges, but you... Continue reading

Tricia Conover, DipWSET (TC): Welcome to Wine Wanderings. Today, I have Dr. Bob Young, MD, co-owner of Bending Branch Winery in the Texas Hill Country and Comfort, Texas. Welcome, Dr. Bob. Dr. Bob Young, MD. Co-Owner, Bending Branch Winery (Dr. Bob): Thank you, Tricia. It's really exciting to be with... Continue reading

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I loved making this video in the studios of PrimeWomen Magazine. Enjoy! The Prime Women "Wine in a Can" Video Taste Test. Tricia Continue reading

I have spent some time sampling Rosé wines around the world. Here are some premium examples of my favorite USA Rosé wines in PrimeWomen Magazine. The full version of the tasting video is here. One of my favorite wines was made by Pursued by Bear, owned by actor, Kyle McLachlan seen here. US PREMIUM ROSÉ WINE BRANDS VS FRENCH – A TASTE TEST Tricia H. Conover Fri Jul 12 Watch Tricia’s Rosé Tasting Reviews Dry rosé wines are produced all around the world in many wine regions using countless varieties of red grapes. Rosé wines have been the fastest growing... Continue reading

Studies have shown that women in particular are seeking more immersive hands-on travel experiences. Create your own intergenerational excursion by inviting daughters, mothers, aunts, and cousins to explore Napa Valley with a new appreciation for the unique programs now available. Explore Napa Valley even in winter months to see the Valley turn emerald green, while lit fireplaces make for a cozy, quiet setting not seen in mid-summer. Touring the historic Napa Valley has never been more varied and stimulating. See entire article in PrimeWomen Magazine: Continue reading

In 1991, Spain’s Basque Country’s government suggested to the Guggenheim Foundation that they could fund a museum to be built along Bilbao’s port. Obviously in the Foundation’s opinion the culture, cuisine, and stunning landscape of the Basque country, the extreme western end of Spain’s border with France, was an influencing factor to move ahead. See entire article: Continue reading

In the middle of Berlin (Hessische Landesvertretung = “state” of Hesse government building) vineyards. According to the sign, Riesling grape, Spätburgunder grape and Saint-Laurent grape. The “state” of Hesse is located in the center of Germany, capital Wiesbaden. Continue reading

Our newest contributor explores the iconic landmarks, museums, and cuisine of Berlin. See her latest article in LuxeGetaways Magazine. "Berlin was the capital of Prussia, the German Empire, Nazi Germany, the German Democratic Republic, before becoming the capital of Reunified Germany. Here, history is everywhere you turn. Spending a couple of days in Berlin will therefore give you only an overview of the city and its treasures. This 2-day itinerary focuses on the 20th century events that define the city today: WWII and the Cold War.....READ MORE. Continue reading

Welcome to Travel and Cuisine Writer, Anne-Sophie Blin. Anne-Sophie will be sharing some of her stories with us. Coming soon: "A Week of Ski in the French Alps" - will be a feature in Prime Magazine shortly. Here is one of the pictures we will see. Continue reading

Gin has enjoyed a colorful history. Holland is the homeland of Gin, where the term "Dutch Courage" was derived from the practice of Dutch sailors taking a sip of gin before battle. Thanks to this courage, it was often said that it was difficult to find a cabin boy sober enough to climb a mast. Gin became widely adopted in England during the time of England's King William III.... See entire article in LuxeGetaways Fall 2017 edition. https://luxegetaways.com/gin-trail-london/ Continue reading

Champagne Sabering at Christmas....so festive. Continue reading

Tricia Conover, Advanced Sommelier, Champagne Sabruese, and Diploma of Wine wine writer offers a custom champagne sabering presentation for your special event. For more information, contact her assistant Maggie: Maggie@grapestoneconcepts.com Continue reading

Dry Rosé had been the darling of the wine industry for the last three years. Rosé is a refreshing, crisp light style of red wine grapes that can be drunk year-round. Most people think of Provence in Southern as the traditional, go-to region for buying world class dry rosé wines. The Texas Hill Country has been a tourist mecca for decades. There are over 350 wineries now in Texas. Remarkably Texas wine tourism has increased so much that the Hill Country is now the second fastest growing wine destination with only Napa Valley, California ahead. Continue reading in JustLuxe.com Continue reading

Willamette Valley wine country, just south of Portland, Oregon, is in its “PRiME” having now produced a second generation of winemakers. The Valley just concluded their first barrel auction, which was a smashing success. Catherine Fallis, MS, Master Sommelier, “the grape goddess” and founder of planet grape®,was in Oregon firsthand to witness the event. Catherine notes, “It wasn’t until 1965 that Willamette Valley marked its first plantings when David and Diana Lett planted their Eyrie Vineyard. Last year was the 50th anniversary of this grape growing set in a quiet, bucolic area of the state. To celebrate the milestone, an... Continue reading

Well-known vintner and former US Ambassador to Austria, Kathryn Walt Hall invites us to “create memories” in Napa Valley through the myriad of experiences her Hall Wineries offer. The Halls (Kathryn and Craig) set the stage for their guests to have fun and experience wine in beautiful spaces including the extravagant chandelier-dominant tasting room at the Hall Rutherford winery with its extensive art collection. This year, Kathryn Hall and her winemaker, Steve Leveque, entertained 700 guests at the winery with a Western-themed Hall Y’All Release Party featuring the country band, Twang Ditty, celebrating the new 2012 “Kathryn Hall” Cabernet Sauvignon... Continue reading

Most people who take cruises featuring wine and cuisine consider destinations like the Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean and perhaps the Greek Islands. Surprisingly, a country like Japan is a perfect multi-island destination for a cruise. During a recent Diamond Princess cruise we sailed to all four islands of Japan and Busan, South Korea. Sake and Sushi tastings were the highlight of the cruise adventure. This cruise featured a specially prepared Sushi and Sake tasting in the Kai Sushi specialty restaurant onboard the ship, Diamond Princess. The Sushi chef artfully prepared our food pairings. Thai Reznich, Head Waiter and Sommelier, and Takahiro... Continue reading

I am so pleased that the Society of Wine Educators awarded me the Certification of CSS, Certified Spirits Specialist. I fell in love with the category after researching The Renaissance of Gin for FWT Magazine. On to Bourbon and Whiskey now! Continue reading

Dr. Liz Thach is a shining example of the achievements of Women in Wine in the last two decades. Liz is a professor at Sonoma State University. She is an author of wine non-fiction business books, children’s fiction, and wine travel mysteries fiction (Pseudonym, Kathleen Tosh). Liz is also a researcher, a wine judge, and mother. She was the first woman in California to become an MW, Master of Wine. I hesitate to ask Liz what she does in her spare time. Chardonnay Chalice: A Lia Jordan Wine Travel Mystery This spring, Liz and I met at the “Women of... Continue reading

JustLuxe.com - a Luxury Travel Magazine just published my article on "La Reserve" by Oceania, and experience we loved on two separate transAtlantic cruises on their ship, Riviera. Each table has a SOMM who explains the food and wine pairing. Check it out! Continue reading

Athens has long been known for its history and gastronomic expertise, but the emerging importance of the local wine industry adds an exciting new dimension. Vintners are rediscovering indigenous grapes (Assyritiko, Moschofilero, Savatiano and Xinomavro), meaning that discerning wine connoisseurs are getting a whole lot more to sip than the unusual international staples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. See My entire Article on JustLuxe.com in the LuxeEpicure Section. Continue reading

Check out my article: Dry Rosé Resurgence – Top 8 Recommendations - at PRiME Magazine featuring Brad and Angelina's Chateau Miraval (see Estate pictured below). Noteworthy that Kathie Lee Gifford just launched her Dry Rosé as a house wine for Carnival Cruise Lines. Love the variety of colors, flavors, and grape blends that make up this "Summer in a Glass" wine. Continue reading

You have to be at the top of your game to be the first woman Master Sommelier in Texas and one of only 23 female MS’s in North America. Barbara Werley MS, Wine Director for Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Dallas, oversees one of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award winning wine programs. Pappas Bros. has consistently won this award for several years both at their Dallas and Houston Restaurants. Barbara oversees an inventory of more than 33,000 bottles of wine and 3000 selections. I met with Barbara Werley, MS this summer for a lively Q&A session. See the entire article in PRiME Magazine... Continue reading

Greek wines have grabbed the imagination of wine drinkers worldwide. The indigenous Greece grapes can make spectacular wines that have bracing liveliness and interesting spicy aromas. The legendary island of Paros offers both a unique travel experience, and some truly exotic wines. Visit this island paradise and discover the wine, food, and sporting adventures that drew the original settlers to Paros. I am privileged to travel with other International wine and travel writers IWFTWA this fall to Paros (and Milos, Ios, and Alonissos) to sample first-hand the Greek wine and travel renaissance. I intend to give our PRiME Magazine readers... Continue reading

The Wine Cellar at the historic Mansion on Turtle Creek Hotel and Restaurant, Dallas, Texas, was originally part of the private mansion's fur and silver storage room. Tennessee Williams and Franklin Roosevelt stayed at the Mansion during its private home days. I had the privilege of interviewing Jennifer Eby, Wine Director, who took over the reins of the Mansion's wine program this past year. The full article can be found in PRiME Magazine http://bit.ly/1QrtBip. Jennifer talks about her journey as a Sommelier, her time at the Biltmore in Phoenix and at the Wynn in Las Vegas. She discusses the current... Continue reading