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…
It’s been a while since I have talked about my beloved Cabernet Franc. I thought today I would dive into the Bordeaux region that is best known for its production, Libournais. The region is located on the “Right Bank” of Bordeaux and is named after the historic capital of Libourne. As a reminder, Bordeaux wines…
I have always loved underdogs. Underdogs never settle. They have a strong desire to show that there is more to them than meets the eye. Underdogs come out of nowhere to shock the world and do not take anything for granted. The Underdog Story Even as a child, all of my favorite shows featured underdogs….
Only two days until #CabFrancDay! Join us on Twitter this Friday, December 4th! Follow using #CabFrancDay. We will be hosting a twitter chat at 5pm PT followed by a get to know the winemakers chat at 6pm PT! Show everyone your Cab Franc Love and together we’ll show that Cabernet Franc is #MoreThanABlendingGrape!! I hope…
#CabFrancDay is almost here! December 4th is just two weeks and this year’s celebration is going to fantastic. This year, we have 15 wineries to spotlight, so be sure to follow Exploring the Wine Glass on your social media channels to keep up with all the happenings! Cabernet Franc is an essential blending grape, found…
It’s that time of year again! Today is my favorite wine holiday! Happy #CabFrancDay 2019! In honor of the day, I have reposted what has turned out to be the most popular Cab Franc post. I guess everyone loves a romantic story with a happy ending! I hope to see you on social media…
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…
This past Monday marked our sixth vintage and in all honesty, time has truly flown. It began at 4am and although it was early, we were wide awake with excitement. Even though everyone talks about harvest season, the vines have been hard at work all year long. They get a little down time during the…
Explore the World via Cabernet Franc March is here and that means Spring is on its way. Considering last March we had two massive snow storms, I will change that to Spring is HOPEFULLY on its way! In addition to the crocus popping up, bunnies hopping around and birds chirping, it is time for #WinePW!…
