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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Valentine’s Day is for Wine Lovers!
“Through Love all that is bitter will be sweet, Through Love all that is copper will be gold, Through Love all dregs will become wine, through Love all pain will turn to medicine.” – Rumi Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and if you haven’t found the perfect wine to...
Red Wines for the Family Tasting
“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” – Paulo Coelho My family started the New Year with our traditional dinner of ham, collard greens and...
What’s the easiest was to open a bottle of wine?
“Always carry a corkscrew and the wine shall provide itself.” Basil Bunting Today’s post will focus not on a particular varietal or blend but, on a variety of ways to open your next bottle of wine. There are a wide variety styles based on your comfort in handling...
A Beginner’s Guide to Appreciating Diversity in White Wines
White wines can present themselves as a bold accompanist or lay back like a mellow friend. Diversity in white varietals make it possible for most wine lovers to find a selection or two to regularly enjoy. Over the 2016 holiday season, I hosted a white wine...