Bachata Nights with Carlos

The day I met Carlos, we became instant friends. I had just finished teaching a Yoga class and he came into the room and introduced himself as someone who wanted to start teaching dance. One of the people in the class asked him to show some moves and he instantly obliged. It was obvious he was a gifted dancer, but as we all know, when someone is good at something, it does not necessarily mean they can teach. As a matter of fact, it's been my experience that it is usually the exact opposite. I've Read more [...]

Mark Schabel, Winemaker

Mark Schabel may be known as the winemaker who brings Stella, his beautiful Black Labrador Retriever, to work with him everyday, but get ready wine world, he is only just beginning to make a name for himself as one of the best winemakers in the business. Mark studied viticulture at UC Davis and, humble as he is, you would never know he has a very impressive background with years of experience making wine in the Napa Region. Mark was head winemaker at Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, California Read more [...]