Southern California Gold
“Wine is sunlight, held together by water. “ – Galileo Southern California evokes memories of Hollywood, miles of beautiful beaches, sunlight and coastal highways of which driving legends are made. Add acres of vineyards in beautiful Temecula Valley to that picture...
Inspired wines by the glass in LA
“If most American cities are about the consumption of culture, Los Angeles and New York are about the production of culture- not only national culture but, also global culture.”- Barbara Kruger For the past 3 years, I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel to...
Explore Wines from South Africa – Mbali a Chenin Blanc/Viognier blend
“I am an African. I owe my being to the hills and the valleys, the mountains and the glades, the rivers, the deserts, the trees, the flowers, the seas and the ever-changing seasons that define the face of our native land” – Thabo Mbeki South African has a long history...
Argentinian Malbec – Quality and Richness in every sip for Malbec World Day 2017
“Tradition, Authenticity and Innovation.” – principles of Pascual Toso April 17, 2017 is Malbec World Day! This is the perfect day to learn about the development of exceptional Malbecs from Argentina which is thought to be the most important and impressive grapes...
Zin Zen Wine Bistro – A Neighborhood Jewel in McKinney
“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” – John Keats Prior to Prohibition, much of the wine consumed or made in the United States was done so in warehouses that were located near major urban...
Sancerre – the original Sauvignon Blanc
“ CELEBRITIES, consumer brands and countless TV shows are deemed successes or failures based in part on their “Q Scores,” which measure familiarity and mass appeal. If wines were accorded similar ratings, I’m certain that Sancerre would top the list.” – Lettie Teague,...
Louisiana – Great Food, Great Wines
“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.” — Benjamin Franklin Louisiana is well known for its excellent food and mixed drinks flowing freely –especially during Mardi Gras. Louisiana is also home to several small breweries,...
Pinot in the City – a sampling of Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs
“When Pinot producers get it right, the wines have it all: gorgeous aromatics, silky texture, bright acidity and supple tannins. What’s not to like?” – Natasha Hughes, MW Twice a year the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (www.willamettewines.com) tours the...
My Wine Life Residential Cellar Management
Regina Jones Jackson – Guest Blogger Founder & Principal Wine Consultant Corks and Cuvee Dank and dusty are words one might use to describe a wine cellar. The days of cobwebs and dusty residential wine cellars are a thing of the past. Let me shed some light on...
A taste of Italy in the beautiful mountains of Colorado Springs
“People spend their entire lives at those lower altitudes without any awareness that this high country exists” – Robert Pirsig The history of the wild west evokes images of rugged trails, horses and adventurers mining for gold in harsh conditions. Colorado Springs...