Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or even Happy Festivus to all! Another year has gone by and it really has flown. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. Which ever holiday you celebrate, Dracaena Wines wishes you much happiness and joy. May you be surrounded by your loved ones with lots of laughter. As…
I am not familiar with Virginia wines. I am, however, familiar with the slogan “Virginia is for Lovers,” but after participating in my first (and hopefully not last) #VAWineChat, hosted by Frank Morgan (DrinkWhatYouLike) on November 17th, I think that slogan needs to be changed to “Virginia is for wine lovers.” Or maybe the slogan should…
Cabernet Franc better than its son What makes Cabernet Franc so much better than his son, Cabernet Sauvignon? In one word; “Versatile.” When people say, Cabernet, most people think Sauvignon. They tend to gravitate towards the “King of Reds” rather than think a little outside the box. Cabernet Franc often isn’t even in the mix. But, I’m…
a long, long time ago, before Michael and Lori fell in love with the Central Coast, they walked into Wm. Harrison Winery in Napa Valley. The fair maiden behind the counter told them they had to try this special potion called Cabernet Franc. This was a new varietal for them. They had never heard of this…
I am not a morning person. I’m not really sure I’m a night person either. Maybe I’m a midday person! I seem to come into my prime somewhere around 11am. Is there even a word for that? I think I should come up with a term and then trademark it to make some major bucks! Who can help me come…
Rodney Dangerfield of Wine From an October 5, 2016 article in Forbes: “The #MerlotMe movement dedicated the month of October to the Merlot grape—a varietal that has suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous movie lines (read: Sideways) for far too long and has quietly been staging a steady, quality-driven comeback. To be sure, this…
I was approached by Lee from goodtobeyou.com and asked if I would be interested in reading an early edition of Vertical: Passion and Pinot on the Oregon Wine Trail by Rex Pickett. Am I the Right Person? I was a bit apprehensive about saying yes to this opportunity because unlike so many other people I know,…
Champagne, Champagne I love those little bubbles Champagne, Champagne Though they get me into trouble Lord, how I wish it would rain Champagne, Champagne, Champagne ~Dada Who doesn’t love Champagne? The sound the cork makes as it pops. The tiny bubbles as they rise up your glass. What’s not to love? Tickle Your Nose Bubbles…
