As we close the door on summer and welcome what is suppose to be cooler seasons (it is currently 115) we begin to turn our eyes to harvest. For winelovers, we naturally turn to the vineyards and look on with anticipation to the picking of the fruit that will ultimately end up in our glass…
There is so much to learn in the wine world. Some are easy to remember and some are a bit more confusing! Let’s take Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo and Montepulciano for example. Montepulciano is named after the village in Tuscany and is made with Sangiovese, while Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is made with the grape Montepulciano and…
Argentina is known for many things. From the sexy dance the Tango to the sexy Gauchos (yes, I think that ruggedness is sexy!) From their love affair with futbol to their love of food. But they also are known for their passion in the vineyards. Although typically a dry region, Argentinian vineyards obtain a large…
When you think passion what comes to mind? For me it is definitely #wine. That is the same for Carrie Wynkoop of Cellar 503 in Oregon. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a virtual tasting organized by Kim of The James Collective and I was impressed with not only the wines but the concept…
Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Kitchen 330. 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 that…
Imagine a vacation spot that is ideal if you love water sports. How about if hiking is your thing? What about a place that offers both of those options? Now add in art, amusement parks, and hilltop villages. Have I sold you yet? Want even more? How about some incredible history? You can vacation and…
As some of you may know, Debbie Gioquindo and I host a monthly wine education program called Winephabet Street. In case you are unaware of the series, every month we take the next letter of the alphabet and pick a wine related term to explore. Typically, it is a grape variety, but some of the…
As the summer temperatures rise, more people are looking to cool down with a lovely glass of Rosé. The popularity of rosé has been on the upswing for several years. Many say that it is just a passing trend, however, it doesn’t seem to be declining anytime in the near future. True rosé is made…
