I read an article in late April in Wine Enthusiast titled Stop Calling Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ‘Rhône Varieties’ and it struck a chord in me. As a Spanish Wine Scholar, it truly made me think. I have had the pleasure of visiting Jumilla and enjoyed sipping some incredible Monastrell. In Navarra I was delighted by…
Looking for a quick weeknight recipe that is also healthy?! You’ve come to the right place. This is one of my favorite meals. Enjoy! We served this dish with Sea Shell Cellars Grenache Rosé. This direct press rosé spent minimal time on skins to produce the beautifully light Provencal style rosé. Aromas of stone fruit…
The Lone Ranger was a fictional Old West good guy who wore a mask to protect his identity. He was the lone survivor after he and five other rangers were ambushed. His horse-riding sidekick, Tonto, saved his life when he found him barely alive after the grisly attack and together they rode looking to right…
When you receive an email from Laura Fiorvanti , one of only 33 female Master Sommeliers in the world, asking if you would like to participate in a virtual tasting, you say yes. When you find out that the tasting is going to be about one of your favorite varietals, Garnacha, your answer changes to Heck Yeah! Old…
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…
March Madness For me, March typically means two things. Mike’s birthday and March Madness! But this year, it meant something else. This year, thanks to #winestudio, it meant I was going to hold a Winemaker’s Handprint in mine! We were exploring the world of Meeker Vineyards in Geyserville, California. Winestudio is an interactive beverage education…
