Cori Solomon

Los Angeles

Freelance Journalist at The Written Palette

Freelance Journalist at https://t.co/zIvRKJTsyA on travel, wine, food & pets, Real estate agent & animal artist at https://t.co/lpp1LH6kuJ.

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Articles

Crafting High-Altitude Wines

1 week ago | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

The saying "the sky is the limit" is apropos for Ojai Mountain Winery. In this context, the elevation serves as the limit, allowing the grapevines to reach for the sky and express their fullest potential. Crafting artisan high-altitude wines with distinction is the guiding principle. A visit to Ojai Mountain is an unexpected treat. After driving mountainous, curvy roads, you reach an oasis at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Susan B. Anthony

1 month ago | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

Women's History Month honors women who contributed to significant historical and societal events. One often overlooked figure is Susan B. Anthony, who devoted her life to women's rights as an activist playing a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement. Susan B. Anthony paved the way for the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. We often take for granted our right to vote as women.
WillaKenzie Estate Winery

2 months ago | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

From the soil to the labels and in the tasting room, WillaKenzie Estate Winery views itself as a textural journey from vine to glass. Situated in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of the Willamette Valley, it encompasses 400 acres, with 100 planted, forming a mosaic of textures within the vineyard's six distinct neighborhoods. Let's delve into the spirit of WillaKenzie and the different textures that impart into the wine and the tasting experience.
Best Wine 2024 Year In Review

Jan 22, 2025 | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

It is that time of the year for me to share my list of the best wine 2024, my year in review. In addition to the various in-person and Zoom tastings I attended here in Los Angeles, I traveled to Paso Robles to delve into the wineries of the CAB Collective. I ventured to Oregon to visit the Umpqua Valley, Tualatin Valley, and Willamette Valley for wine. While on the East Coast, I visited Finger Lakes and Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania.
Discover Four Frank Lloyd Wright Homes in Laurel Highlands

Jan 14, 2025 | wanderwithwonder.com | Cori Solomon

Discover four Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania, where nature and design create stunning organic architecture experiences. Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s hidden gems, offering numerous and diverse activities from the historical bent of the French and Indian War to the moving 9/11 Memorial, the year-round resort of Seven Springs, and the architectural wonders of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Travel 2024 Year In Review

Jan 1, 2025 | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

In 2024, my travel explorations took me to Finger Lakes, Rochester, Laurel Highlands, Paso Robles, Umpqua Valley, Tualatin Valley, and Los Olivos. As has become the norm, I traveled both virtually and in person. Enjoy my travel 2024, year in review, as I continue to broaden my horizons with new places to explore. This year, my travel was more limited because one of my trips took me to Portland to breed my dog. We were blessed with six cream Salukis, all of which went to wonderful homes.
Jones Von Drehle Vineyards

Dec 22, 2024 | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

Jones Von Drehle Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned winery in the Yadkin Valley on undulating south-facing hills near Thurmond, North Carolina. The tasting room, perched at the top, offers breathtaking vineyard views. The Owners, Chuck and Diana Jones and Ronnie and Raymond von Drehle, are in-laws who wanted to start a winery in their home state. This winery is a favorite that I discovered while visiting North Carolina.
America's First Boom Town

Nov 25, 2024 | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

Before attending the 2024 IFWTWA conference in Finger Lakes, New York, the idea of exploring Rochester NY, a nearby city, never occurred to me. Now that I've done a three-day tour, I can emphatically say that Rochester is one of America's best mid-sized cities. With many unique museums, historical sites from the Abolitionist and Suffrage movements, river boat tours, urban breweries and wineries, world-class dining, and a plethora of outdoor activities, Rochester has something for everyone.
From Wine to Military Veterans

Nov 10, 2024 | writtenpalette.com | Cori Solomon

On November 11, Veteran's Day, we honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces each year. What better way to honor those veterans for their service than with wine? One winery, Dauntless Wine CØ., in the Tualatin Valley portion of the Willamette Valley, honors those men and women who have served our country daily. The Dauntless mission pays tribute to our veterans in most aspects of the winemaking and farming process.
Discover Paso Robles CAB Collective: A Cabernet Sauvignon Journey

Nov 7, 2024 | wanderwithwonder.com | Cori Solomon

Explore the Paso Robles CAB Collective and its celebrated cabernet sauvignon, uncovering history and winery stories. The Paso Robles CAB Collective was formed to promote the excellent quality of the area’s cabernet sauvignon, Bordeaux, and companion varieties. Let’s explore the history of the CAB Collective and the wineries that make up this organization.