An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.
The Arizona Republic Presents the Grand Wine Festival Awards, Reception, and Gala Dinner featuring awards presentations to the best wines in Arizona and a silent auction at CREATE, part of the Arizona Science Center. These awards comprise the “Academy Awards” of Arizona wines. Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Gala Dinner and Awards at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at this link.
