Last week, I read an article in Fortune Magazine about the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursuing charges against Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits in New York. The FBI issued a search warrant after an article in the New York Times reported “customers and former employees have complained about missing wine.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation searched…
I read an article in late April in Wine Enthusiast titled Stop Calling Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ‘Rhône Varieties’ and it struck a chord in me. As a Spanish Wine Scholar, it truly made me think. I have had the pleasure of visiting Jumilla and enjoyed sipping some incredible Monastrell. In Navarra I was delighted by…
I’m excited to share with you my television segment discussing New Zealand White wine. May was New Zealand Pour White Wine Month. And May 23rd is Pour Yourself a NZ White Day! We may think Sauvignon Blanc when we think NZ, but they successfully grow 40 varieties. Including Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. In the segment we…
Helen of Troy may have had “The face that launched a thousand ships,” but when I was out to dinner with my husband and we brought a bottle of wine, it was “The bottle that launched a thousand words.” Upon sitting at our table, we placed the bottle at the edge so that our waitress…
Looking for a quick weeknight recipe that is also healthy?! You’ve come to the right place. This is one of my favorite meals. Enjoy! We served this dish with Sea Shell Cellars Grenache Rosé. This direct press rosé spent minimal time on skins to produce the beautifully light Provencal style rosé. Aromas of stone fruit…
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…
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…
I had the pleasure of sharing the wines of Viñedos Veramonte on Your Central Valley, just in time for Earth Day. Some fun facts about Earth Day: (see more facts where they were originally shared Real Simple) I hope you enjoy the segment and I truly hope you did something special to help preserve the…
