A Postcard Diary from Roero: Part Two In Italy, language and landscape share a secret vocabulary. Dialects shift from valley to valley, shaped by history, migration, and the intonation of daily life. The wines are much the same. In Roero, the grapes have their… Continue Reading “A Language Lesson in Roero Wines”
After stepping away from the blog to focus on other writing projects, I kept coming back to the Washington AVAs I have not yet written about. They sit quietly in the back of my mind, like students in a classroom, arms raised high, eager… Continue Reading “The Power of Terroir: Discovering Wahluke Slope AVA”
Welcome to Drink In Life! I’m Elaine—a writer, wine expert, photographer, and lifelong collector of moments that deserve to be remembered. This space began as a place to share the beauty I found in a vineyard’s quiet morning light, the rhythm of travel, and the way a glass of wine can hold history, place, and emotion all at once. Whether you’re here for the wine, the words, or something in between, I’m glad you found your way. The stories are just getting started.