While walking through the Dão region in Portugal, you are taken aback by the sheer beauty of the region. As you walk the vineyards, you notice the large rocks, actually boulders that make up the terroir. Not only is Portugal perfect for tourism, but it holds an immense amount of cultural history. Although Portugal is…
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…
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…
We are sure you are tired of hearing all about covid-19 and social distancing. We are right there with you and are hopeful that this post finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. These are sad and uncertain times that we are living in, and can’t stress how our hearts go out to…
GUEST POST! I have said it multiple times, in fact more times than I can count; I love social media. It makes the world a much smaller place and allows the opportunity for someone to learn about whatever topic they are interested in at any time of day or night. Although there is a lot…
These are some crazy times that we are in. As a fan of post-apocalyptic books, I can honestly say I never thought I’d see anything like what I’ve envisioned while reading a book. Now, we are not post-apocalyptic, but I am honestly disappointed in society during this hardship. The fact that I have seen people…
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…
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…
Do you remember your elementary school days? There were the small desks and short water fountains. You stayed in one classroom, but the subject you were learning about changed throughout the day. Oh, and don’t forget about recess! The best time of the day! Remember when you saw your teacher out of school and were…
“No one cares until someone cares; be that one!” ― Ken Poirot These are some truthful and powerful words. For months it was impossible to watch the news and not see the horrific images of the Australian fires. The blazes had been burning since September and they attacked with a fierceness. Although Australia is half way…
