https://youtu.be/Icevu-Zyhhg Introducing 'Uncork Yourself,' a new series where we talk about enjoying, discovering and sharing wine! Wine is more than a drink. It brings people together, it's shared during celebrations, it creates memories and so much more.
Today as I was tucking the shoots of the Frontenac vines with my son Isaac I started thinking about some of our first vintages from these vines. It was mid-September 2009, one of the coolest growing seasons we have ever…
Come see our vineyards literally burst into life. I invite you to see the miracle of budburst that is presently occurring in the vineyards of Parallel 44 and Door 44. Now is the time to see that glorious moment that…
As I write this today, in the midst of this stressful pandemic, I hear, see, and feel the desire of many to once again to find the joy of living. We realize more than ever the importance of enjoying life…
Spending time with my Mom is one of those simple pleasures that always gives me comfort. She turned 90 this year and her memory is starting to fade, but spending time with her is still one of those things I…
Last night, I enjoyed some chocolate cake and Vintners Reserve. It was delicious. I kept expecting that sour tang that sometimes comes with sweet things paired with the wrong wine. But the chocolate brought out new notes in the wine, and…
Everyone’s lives have changed dramatically in the past month. While we are still busy with pruning and bottling, we too have felt the pain of not being able to open our tasting rooms to offer you the tastings, tours, and…
Last week something was sparked within me as a read a recent article by New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov. He noted that we all take for granted how food has the ability to affect us emotionally but that we often…
Last week Parallel 44 and Door 44 hosted our first ever Virtual Wine Tasting. It was great way for Maria and I to connect and enjoy wine even in these trying times. It really emphasized why we drink wine in…
Yesterday I was giving serious thought as to how we can all work to overcome this challenge of the coronavirus. While we can still buy wine at the winery or at the store or on-line, I believe that wine is…