Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I will be working our way through the wine world by way of the alphabet. Each month we will take the next letter in the alphabet and learn the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So…
“Let’s have a piss-up!” Oh, the Kiwi’s and their slang crack me up! This does not mean what it sounds like, instead it means, it’s time for a party! And what a party it is going to be! Before starting the party, let’s talk New Zealand for a bit: Here are some fun facts about this…
The name Calla Lily comes from a Greek word for beauty. At some point during the 19th century, flowers began to be associated with the expression of specific feelings and the stunning cone shaped calla lily became the symbol of youth and rebirth. You will often find it in arrangements that are sent for major…
Rattle ya dags! I’m here to officially invite you to August’s #winePW chat. In case the introductory sentence didn’t give it away, we are heading to New Zealand this month, and that sentence is slang for “hurry up!” Those Kiwis have some interesting sayings, but this one takes the cake for being one of the…
Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I will be working our way through the wine world by way of the alphabet. Each month we will take the next letter in the alphabet and learn the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So…
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…
The Day It was a beautiful day in New York City. The sun was shining, which was a rarity this Spring, as I listened to one of my favorite podcasts and walked down Grand Street on my way to Tomiño Taberna Gallega. The intimate restaurant is a little slice of Galicia in the heart of…
We’ve all seen the videos, or maybe even have partaken in the action ourselves. Stomping on the grapes to release that exquisite juice that will soon turn into the wonderful wine we love so much. But at Villa Matilde, there is no stomping. Instead there is dancing! I had the honor of sitting down at…
House Lannsiter, one of the Great Houses of Westeros, was one of the richest and most powerful families in the Seven Kingdoms. It sat high above on Casterly Rock that overlooked Sunset Sea. The Lannisters home was the Red Keep in King’s Landing where their flag, consisting of a golden lion on a crimson background…
