Only one thing in the world could’ve dragged me away from the soft glow of electric sex gleaming in the window…….. no, not my first message from Little Orphan Annie after receiving my decoder ring… Wine! The week between Christmas and New Year always seems to be a blur. Maybe its the fact that I am…
What is the definition of being successful? Is it making more money than you know what to do with? Is it having letters after your name that people aren’t even sure what they mean? Or is it simply being happy? When Mike and I decided to enter the wine business, we knew it wasn’t going…
Welcome to our next 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 uncork,…
Today, December 20th, is #NationalSangriaDay and I must admit, I was originally confused as to why it is in December. I feel most people typically think of sangria during warmer weather. Probably has to do with the fresh fruit aspect. At least for me, I eat fruit A LOT during the summer months, and the…
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 decided that I wanted to get more interactive on our Facebook page. I thought about what would people like to know or discuss. After pondering the topic for a while, I came up with Wine Scenarios. I use scenarios in my classes all the time. I ask my students what would they do in…
There’ll be parties for hosting and there’ll be much mistletoeing and you know you want to have the best gifts going! I must admit, I love Christmas. The tinsel on the tree, the shiny Christmas balls and all the smiles as the presents are opened. I am sure there will be loads of posts with gift…
As she sat in the vineyard, taking in the fresh air, she thought to herself when will things change for her. She stretched her tendrils out to absorb the last bit of sun that was dropping below the horizon. She took a breath as the fog rolled in, knowing that the temperature would be dropping soon….
Welcome to our next 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 uncork,…
#CabFrancDay is nearly here! Let us all celebrate the grape! I am on a mission to prove that this variety is “More Than a Blending Grape!” In France, the variety is called Breton, Véron, Noir dur, Bouchy, Bouchet, Gros Bouchet, Carmenet, Grosse Vidure, Messanges rouge, and Trouchet noir. In Italy, it is known as Bordo and Cabernet…
