Carmel-by-the-Sea – Ward Kadel

Hofsas House Carmel-by-the-Sea: A central, tasty stay

July 18, 2015July 2, 2018Vinopanion: Ward Kadel - @drXeNoLeave a comment

Earlier this year, the Lady and I had a chance to stay at a continually refurbished gem in one of our fav places on earth: Carmel-by-the-Sea (FB, Tw, IG, YT). We hadn't had a chance to stay at the Hofsas House Hotel (FB, Tw, Blog) in a number of years, so we were excited to be granted a media weekend stay at the centrally located property, courtesy of the hotel and Chatterbox Wine Marketing. Family owned and operated for over 60 years, the Hofsas is a longtime landmark for the entire Monterey Peninsula, with its Bavarian charm and singular ocean views atop the hill in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Madeleine: "A Delicious Drink"

May 22, 2009May 22, 2009Vinopanion: Ward Kadel - @drXeNo

I think at this point, it comes as no surprise that I like the wines from Carmel Valley and Georis Winery, in particular. They're my favorite winery, in fact, from my favorite appellation. So, what could be just as awesome as my favorite winery's, appellation-specific wine? A new wine from the winemaker from my favorite winery in my favorite appellation, of course! Damien Georis, winemaker for Georis Winery (no relation...maybe) has released the second chapter of his personal label, Madeleine.