Try a new twist on the traditional Mojito
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing and mojito is in your hand.” – Bar Refaeli Labor Day in America signals the end of summer. School starts, public pools close and extended families gather for barbeques. Pool parties and barbeques...
Recap of the Wine Blogger’s Conference – Lodi, CA
Day 2 was a fantastic wrap up to the conference! I learned more technically and mastered Speed Blogging for red wines on Day 2. Lunch was fantastic at a local restaurant with Regina Jackson with Corks and Cuvee – My Wine Life and Kerry Boenisch of Dirt Vine Wine. I am...
Day 1 at the 2016 Wine Blogger’s Conference
WOW!!! There is no better word to describe Day 1 in beautiful Lodi, CA at the Wine Blogger’s Conference. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Lodi, it is located an hour and a half northeast of San Francisco. Lodi is steeped in agricultural history. Most farm...
Vintage Wine Bar and Evoe! Rosé
“The world looks better through Rosé coloured glasses.” – Sideroad Twenty Colors My recent travels took me to an area of San Jose known as Santana Row. Santana Row is a fun mixed-development complex with shopping, dining, office, apartments and the Vintage Wine Bar....
Learning to Love French Wines – a white blend from Bordeaux
“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” – John Keats The region of Bordeaux is best known for its hearty red wines including Cabernets and Merlots that hail from Médoc, Graves and Pomerol. 80...
Enjoy a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Groth Vineyards to start your summer festivities!
“It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it’s a sip of wine… it’s summertime!” –Kenny Chesney With Memorial Day hailing the unofficial start of summer in the U.S., I would like to share a review of a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Groth’s Sauvignon Bland utilizes Sémillon grape stock from...
Learning to Love French Wines – the estate of Château-Landat
“I could probably die happy with a cheeseboard and a glass of French red wine – that’s my idea of a perfect dinner.” – Deidre O’Kane Red wine blends have grown in popularity throughout the U.S. The same enthusiasm is seen in French wines. One that is smooth to drink...
Learning to Love French Wines!
“Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.” – John Keats We’ve talked over the past few months about Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays and many other varietal types of wine. The good majority of my...
Bold California Cabernet Sauvignon
“Wine is sunlight held together by water…” Galileo Gallilei Most areas in the U.S. are starting to heat up with above average temperatures and the arrival of spring on March 20th. Throwing a steak on the grill after work or on the weekend is a favorite of mine and...
Twist on a Sunday Morning Favorite
“All you need is Love and Wine. Maybe some chocolate… and a nap. But mostly LOVE” –Anonymous I hope that each of you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Chocolate and champagne make the best companions for this special day. Let’s focus on a favorite for Sunday Brunch –...