We are all familiar with Bordeaux. Those beautiful, big bold, red wines that are either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot based. We immediately think of the Right and Left Banks. We find ourselves dreaming of the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Rivers meeting before continuing into the Atlantic Ocean. Pomerol and Saint Émilion jump into our thoughts,…
That sure is a great question! I have to admit, that not until recently did I ever think about pouring a sherry into my glass, never mind purchasing a bottle. But one thing I have learned while exploring the wine glass is that you should never make a broad decision off of a single taste…
There is so much happening in today’s world. 2020 came in like a wrecking ball (sorry for the Miley Cyrus reference) and hasn’t stopped its destruction. We started the year off with the corona virus that is sadly, still going strong. Our society has stepped up over inequality and massive protests have arisen. There has…
It wasn’t too long ago that everyone was talking about the fact that if a wine was in a screw cap, it must be inferior. Although the traditional cork, making that wonderful sound, is the traditional way to protect the luscious juice inside the bottle, the screw cap has a lot to offer. Science has…
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…
“Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love – that makes life and nature harmonise. The birds are consulting about their migrations, the trees are putting on the hectic or the pallid hues of decay, and begin to strew the ground, that one’s very footsteps may not disturb the…
Moldova is a small European country that has a history rich in winemaking. October 3rd and 4th, they will be celebrating that tradtion with their National Wine Day and my wine loving, blogging friends at World Wine Travel ( #WorldWineTravel ) are kicking off our inaugural posts centered around these festivities! Social media is a wonderful…
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…
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…
