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…
Wineries today are searching for new ways to save water and to increase their sustainability. Sometimes, it is better to look into the past for answers than into the future. In my latest piece for The Vintner Project, I interviewed Joe Nielsen of Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma and we discussed How Old School Technology is Helping…
I am so thrilled to share my latest television segment with you. I am honored to be able to share some wines from DO Cava. If you are looking for a pairing for Cava, check out my previous post on whipped brie and blackberry preserve. Wines we tasted: Raventos Ars Collecta Codorniu Cava Brut ($15)…
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…
With Valentine’s Day in our grasp, I thought it would be interesting to do a little research about some books that include vineyards, wineries, and wine. How many have you read? These are books that are highly rated on Goodreads. The Villa Nora Roberts 4.00 stars – 28,647 ratings – 936 reviews Sophia is the…
We were having company over and wanted to make a simple appetizer. This recipe is a twist on the typical baked brie. No pie shell necessary and quick to whip up. (ha! see what I did there?) We served the appetizer with a lovely Cava from Vilarnau. The design on the labels is representative of…
I had the honor of interviewing Samra Morris, winemaker for Alma Rosa Winery in Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Many people say they have had a difficult childhood, but I don’t many have had to dodge bullets while growing up. I have met many winemakers, but Samra stands out in more than one way. She lived…
I am excited to share my latest television segment with you. The region is quite a mouthful, but it is well worth learning about it. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is a small area in the Veneto region in north east Italy located between Venice and the Dolomites. The vineyards are located on insane slopes…
