Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! (a week late) The day of romance is linked to some not so romantic stories. But what is romantic is cozying up with your loved one with a wonderful glass of wine. And it is hard to find a wine that screams out romance more than rosé. So with Valentine’s Day…
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…
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…
I am thrilled to share that last week I made my debut on television. I was a guest on KSEE24/CBS47 in Fresno. The concept of the spot was to introduce Fresno to some exciting wines that are easy to access in the area. My first thought, of course of Rias Baixas! I love Albariño and…
If you have been reading the news in the wine world, you will know that there is a shortage of Champagne coming down the pike. But luckily, there is a wonderful alternative. A Sparkling wine that is honestly underrated and will brighten your day because it over delivers for the cost. As with everything in…
I’m thrilled to share with you that I have another article published in Santé Magazine. I am sure every wine lover has been asked the same question from their friends. “This wine is (insert any number) years old, is it still good to drink?” I can’t count the times I have been asked this question….
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…
Italy is an incredible country. What is lacks in size, it makes up in its offerings. Italy’s total area is 116,350 square miles ranking it the 72nd largest country in the world. Compared to the United States, it is a bit smaller than California, which is 163,696 square miles. Italy has 20 administrative regions that…
I remember when I first heard of Albariño and Rias Baixas. I was participating in a wine education program founded by Guy and Tina Morey called Wine Studio. It was 2016 and it was a region that was completely new to me. However, after the session, I was in love. The D.O. itself was created…
