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...
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...
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...
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 –...
Fun with Sparkling Wine!
Try something fun for the holidays! “Don’t ever let anyone dull your sparkle” – Sally Gilchrist Holiday parties are in full swing. Whether you are hosting friends or want to bring a fun gift as a party favor, sparkling wines are appreciated this time of year....
Turkey and Wine Pairing – Part 2
Turkey and Wine Pairing – Part 2 “Some people serve red wine with Thanksgiving dinner. Some people serve white. My preference is ‘lots of’.” – Crabby Road For those of you who still need to purchase a turkey, you’re running out of time! For those of you still needing...
Turkey and Wine Pairing – Part 1
“If food is the body of good living, wine is its soul”– Clifton Fadiman Six days and counting until Turkey Day! Thanksgiving is a feast of food, family, friends and celebration for most Americans. I would like to focus on the evolution of the holiday to represent the...
The Season of Family and Celebration
“As long as we have Wine, the Holidays will be just Fine.” – Un-named source Halloween candy is starting to get low in the plastic pumpkins and we are turning our attention to the start of the holiday season with Thanksgiving right around the corner. Hanukkah,...