This offering from Smoke Mountain Brewery (owned and operated by the fantastic folks of Rincon Mountain Winery) is their take on a strong Belgian ale.

Part 1 of the Best Happy Hours in Ventura County, starting with Rabalais’ Bistro, Parque 1055, The Cave, and the Ventiki.

From the moment we walked in, I felt like I’d entered a teenager’s basement rec room, circa 1985. Or more to the point, a rec room that fulfills nearly every teenage wish.

This generous wine tasting featured 8 (!) different wines and free pours.

“I think we just found our new hang” at the Mountain View (Piru) Inn.

Who wouldn’t enjoy a Peju Cabernet Sauvignon??

A review of the 2020 Courtney Benham Cabernet Sauvignon — one wine with two homes.

This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon continued to evolve as it opened up in our glasses. This wine is best for those who like to take their time with a wine, get to know it, maybe ask it for its phone number.

The “Off the Leash” blog is where we explore and review various wines and wineries throughout California, Oregon, and Washington—and occasionally across the country and around the globe.