Looking for great Syrah? – Bold, yet balanced – Carlisle’s got a winner with this one!
T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like…N.V. Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blanc Brut
This week’s sparkler is from Biltmore Estate based in North Carolina – a state that’s not top-of-mine when it comes to wine! If that name sounds familiar, it may be because it’s part of the Biltmore Company which runs the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. The estate features the largest privately owned home (175,000 sq. ft and…
Wine Words Demystified: Bouquet
What’s the difference between aromas and bouquet in wine, and does it matter?
#SundaySupper – Celebrating Independence Day with Family, Friends, Food and Wine!
I don’t necessarily think of myself as being very patriotic, but each year around this time we sing “America The Beautiful” at my church, and it chokes me up each time! I truly appreciate this great nation of ours, and feel blessed to be an American. And that’s what the Fourth of July is about…
T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like…Piper Sonoma Brut
This week’s bubbly tasting features Piper Sonoma, the California label of French Champagne house Piper-Heidseick
Wine Words Demystyfied: Brix
What does the term “brix” means when it comes to wine?…and why it matters…
Wine Of The Week – Gonzalez Byass “Apóstoles” Palo Cortado VORS
My Wine Of The Week is a Sherry aged for 30 years!
Hello Kitty Wine…Really?!
Hello Kitty wine…Really?!
T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like….Mumm Napa Brut Prestige
This week’s bubbly is from Mumm Napa, a joint venture between G.H. Mumm & Cie, of France, and Joseph E Seagram & Sons. G.H. Mumm & Cie was founded in 1827, ironically by the von Mumms, German winemakers who trace their ancestry back to medieval times. The Napa location was founded by in 1979 by Guy Deveaux, who…
Mom 100 Cookbook #SundaySupper Food and Wine Pairings
Wines to pair with Mom 100 Cookbook “portable” recipes!