Heaven forbid, those words be spoken! As much as oenophiles joke around that it is always wine time, in the real world that just isn’t the truth. There are times when wine is not appropriate. (maybe, your New Year’s Resolution for Dry January!) But as true wine lovers, we are always looking forward to our…
A Misprint Leads to a Name Change CVNE (pronounced Coo-nay), is a shortened version of the Northern Spanish Wine Company (Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España). Founded in 1879 in the Haro district of Rioja by two brothers, the first wine produced was suppose to represent the company’s initials, however a misprint changed the “V”…
Renaissance Fairs and Mead My first experience with mead was at a Renaissance Fair. (yes, in full disclosure, I have attended a Renaissance Fair – actually two!) The fairs were “interesting.” I watched as grown men dressed up in tights to joust each other and women dressed in corset taught dresses walked around serving food…
Nino Franco has been producing Prosecco for a century! Not only producing it, but killing it! They have been providing wine lovers of the world with delectable bubbles at incredible prices and I, for one, am thrilled to have been included in their birthday celebration. My first introduction to Nino Franco was two years ago,…
The Thin Veil As we transition between October and November, so does the thin veil that separates the living from the dead. Many people find as the vegetation browns and the frosts begin to crawl in, this thin veil facilitates contact and communication with their loved ones that have passed on. October 31st, goes by…
Located on the 45th parallel lies four of the most famous wine regions. These regions are part of the Medoc district of Bordeaux. The region that is home to almost all of the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux chateaux. (one is located in Haut-Brion) Although, red wine is what comes to mind when you hear…
Why is the western coast called the Left Coast? I mean it really matters what direction you are looking from, doesn’t it? It’s only the Left Coast if I’m facing North. If I face south, the Left Coast becomes those states along the Atlantic Ocean. Even more confusing is if the West Coast is the…
Wines are all about soil, climate and the vines. Their interaction is what makes each wine unique. Locations brand understands this but strives to break the rules of appellations. Blending across all of the major appellations, to create wine that represents a country. (or state) Their intention is to demonstrate the best of what a LOCATION…
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…
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…
