You want to know the difference between winos and foodies? Winos are more likely to pick a wine, then decide which food to pair with it. Foodies are more likely to pick the food, then (maybe) decide which wine to pair with it. I’m a wino ( granted – with latent foodie tendencies), so when I…
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#DrinkPink Rose of the Week: 2013 Dashe Cellars Grenache Rosé
Summer is officially here! Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders! This week’s rosé is the 2013 Dashe Cellars Grenache Rosé. The…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Tercero Verbiage
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Tercero Verbiage. The Winery Tercero Vineyards is located in Los Olivos, California. Larry Schaffer is the owner/winemaker. Schaffer left a successful career in…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2013 Big Basin GSM Rosé
The Winery Big Basin Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery. Founder Bradley Brown is Winemaker and Proprietor (and Vineyard Manager), while his sister Wendy Brown is co-owner and provides business management expertise. The winery was founded in 1998 on a historic site in the Santa Cruz Mountains next to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The…
Wine of the Week;2008 Iron Horse Brut
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2008 Iron Horse Vineyards Classic Vintage Brut. The Winery Iron Horse Vineyards is a small, independent, estate, family owned wineries located…
A Taste of Stinson Vineyards
As a wine writer, from time to time, I receive sample from wineries, or PR firms that represent wineries for review. When I received my first samples of wines from Stinson Vineyards, located in the great state of Virginia, I was excited. That’s because I’ve heard good things about Virginia wine, and have been looking…
The Best #SundaySupper Picnic Wines
Who doesn’t dig a picnic? The combination of good food, good company, and, especially for me, good wine combined with fresh air and sunshine are a big part of why summer is my favorite season. And planning a picnic should be a picnic, right? Just throw together some sandwiches and salads, pack up a basket,…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2013 Quivira Rosé
Summer is officially here! Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders! This week’s Rosé is the 2013 Quivira Grenache Rosé Wine Creek…
Wine of the Week: 2009 Volta Cabernet Sauvignon
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2009 Volta Cabernet Sauvignon. The Winery Volta Wine is an artisanal producer of single vineyard wines from the Napa Valley. The…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week; 2013 Domaine de Triennes Rosé
Summer is officially here! Rosé season is in full bloom, although truth be told, it’s Rosé season for me pretty much year-round for me! With that in mind, I’m cranking up my annual series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. It’s my quest for the best Pink Porch Pounders for $20 or less! This week’s rosé is…