How Will You Celebrate Cabernet Franc Day?

How Will You Celebrate Cabernet Franc Day?

It is hard to believe that it December is almost here. Although, I feel like it has been an eternity getting here, since there has been Christmas decorations in the stores since before Halloween! Thankfully, the holiday season is almost upon us, but more importantly, Cabernet Franc Day is almost here. I say this all…

graciano grapes

Join Us on Winephabet Street; Graciano

What is Winephabet Street, you ask? Think of it as Sesame Street for Winelovers! It is a livestream/podcast/blogpost interactive discussion all about wine.  Winephabet Street is a collaboration between Debbie Gioquindo, aka HVWineGoddess, and myself. We will be working our way through the alphabet discussing wine varieties and regions. So grab a glass and join…

bottle of Donnafugata

Frappato on Winephabet Street

Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Trio North Wildwood. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I work our way through the wine world one letter each month. We discuss the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork, unscrew or saber…

Experiencing the Spanish Wine Scholar Program

Experiencing the Spanish Wine Scholar Program

I had the privilege of being invited to a press trip to Jumilla, Spain. I happily accepted and once in Spain, it was love at first sight. (and taste) Jumilla, located southeastern portion of Spain has approximately 22,000 hectares of land under vines. The region is small; with only 39 registered wineries. Thanks to their…

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Arugula Salad with Fried Burrata, Balsamic Tomatoes and Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

We paired the salad with a beautiful bottle of Le Colture Rive di Santo Stefano Gerardo Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Brut. The fruit is harvested from 35 – 40 year old vines on the steepest slopes of the vineyard. The wine is dedicated to Gerardo Ruggeri, who loved tended the vines. Le Colture had its beginnings…

Drive Through Paso book and Paso wines

Book Review: Drive Through Paso Robles

Drive Through Paso Robles is written by Paul Hodgins, designed by Kathy Lajvardi and created by Naushad Huda. Love Paso? Be sure to read Paul’s other Paso Robles book; Winemakers of Paso Robles. Disclosure: I received this book as media sample. I received no compensation for this review. All opinions are my own. Drive through Paso…