“eh” is not a word to use with Canadian wines
Grape production is like most farming – difficult to navigate, subject to pests and weather and just as much an art as it is a science. Wine grapes grow primarily between the 30th and 50th degrees of latitude. Canada was not a country that I originally expected to...
Rosé Wines
Summer is winding down in Texas and my adventures with Rosé this season is one of my wine highlights. And, unlike many regions in the US, Texans still enjoy almost summer like conditions well into the fall. This means that I’ll be enjoying the varietals that turn wine...
Sparkling Rosé for the Summer
Sonoma County, California- photo courtesy Sonoma County Government Sparkling wines (Champagne, Prosecco, Cava) and Rosé wines are two of my favorite go-to selections year round. Rosés are high in abundance during the summer months as they are a delicious treat to...
Pairing Wine with Chinese Food
Yao Fuzi Wine Selection – photo courtesy of Yao Fuzi One of the benefits of being a member of the wine blogging community is the many opportunities to share and learn about new wine and food pairing. Meeting other wine lovers in my community is a frequent benefit of...
Deepening the flavors of grapes
Cecilia Beretta Vineyards courtesy of Corney and Barrow In vino veritas – in wine there is truth Ancient Romans believed that wine makes people tell the truth. It does. The rich flavors, relaxing nose and enticing levels of alcohol have been known to loosen the...
Focus on Excellence!
Focus, Focus, Focus – when a winemaker devotes 100% to create an excellent wine. Sunday afternoons are food and wine exploration times for me. I enjoy going to 2 or 3 different stores in order to find new wines. I particularly enjoy new wines that the store beverage...
Sparkling Wines with an Island Fizz!
Sparkling wines are on of the easiest wines to serve as part of a cocktail. Bubbles add delight to the nose and palate when paired with simple liquors and juices. One of my favorites is a sparkling cocktail that I’ve created called The Island Fizz. It reminds me of a...
Lewis Grace Tempranillo – El Dorado’s Grape Gold Rush
El Dorado County Vineyards – Courtesy of El Dorado County Wine Association In 1848 California’s Gold Rush began in El Dorado County with James Marshall’s discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill. As people began to come to California, the wine industry was born. In 1870 El...
Explore the regions of Texas Wine
Becker Vineyards – Courtesy Texas Wine Country Texas wines and vines occupy an important role in the history of global wine production. With over 4,000 acres of vineyards planted and boasting 436 wineries, Texas is continuing to impress national and international wine...
2018 – Should I drink Champagne or Sparkling Wine?
What will Sparkle in your Glass? “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” — Mark Twain Champagne, Cuvee, Cava, Sparkling Wine…. With so many choices what is the right drink for you to celebrate with on New Year’s Eve? In my opinion, there...