2007 Parducci Pinot Noir, sustainable winery produces good Pinot
Parducci Wine Cellars are located in Ukiah, California, perhaps more recognizable as Mendocino County, a popular wine region located along the Pacific coast north of…
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The Construction Coach sends off 2008 with great tips on Loreto Bay home warranties
We just got the latest update from The Construction Coach, a construction consulting and inspections company in Loreto, Baja. The owners and operators, Laurie, Chris…
2007 Novella Synergy Blanc, Paso Robles: A short wine story not worth the time
First, the label. I've said it before and it bears repeating: the more "clever" or colorful the label, the worse the wine.
A day trip out to explore the beaches of Coronado Island in Baja
About mid-way to the island we were surrounded by a large pod of dolphins swimming around our Panga and another boat with our group as…
La Mision Hotel, Loreto BCS: Grand opening finally arrives
Thanks to John P. who wrote in to let us know that La Mision Hotel finally held its grand opening this past Friday, December 12.…
StarkSilverCreek week in review: hiking in Loreto, teaching your child to become a McDonald’s cashier
More Loreto news, more wine reviews and controversy in the comments… all in the last week. Here’s the recap below in case you missed it.…
Loreto farmer’s market changing back to Sunday…again.
A while back, Darlene T. informed us on the Loreto Live Blog that the farmer’s market changed from Sunday morning to Saturday mornings. Well, ladies…
Loreto Bay: Tabor Canyon an ideal hike
We traveled with several of these little froggie fellows with orange spots....does anyone know if this is a frog or a toad? Nothing like we…
Grill Da Tonio Restaurant: A cozy Italian escape in the middle of Leuven, Belgium
I ordered the Bresaula with pears, vinaigrette balsamico and parmesan (10.50 euros) and the Spaghetti with sea fruit (10 euros).
2006 Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon
I'm convinced, and regularly witness the proof, that quality of wine is not directly co-related to the price.