Earlier this week I was invited to participate in the First To Sip 2015 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Twitter virtual tasting. The “Tweet-Up” was a precursor to events happening throughout the U.S. this summer celebrating the stateside release of two wine the 2015 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc, and the 2014 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon…
Tag: Sauvignon Blanc
A Taste of Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc #DCVSauvBlanc
Last month, I was invited to participate in a virtual wine tasting on Twitter featuring three premium Sauvignon Blanc from Dry Creek Valley. The tasting featured winemakers Tim Bell of Dry Creek Vineyard, Emmett Reed of Gustafson Family Vineyards, and Ed Sbragia of Sbragia Family Vineyards. It was moderated by Michelle McCue, president of McCue Communications I…
A Taste of @DateNightWine with Phifer Pavitt
I recently received a couple of wine samples from Napa Valley based Phifer Pavitt Winery. It’s a winery that’s completely new to me. I don’t know why, but coming across new to me wineries is always a bit of a surprise. That’s because…well…I’m a promiscuous wine lover that “gets around” so to speak. Between…
Wine of the Week: 2012 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
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 2012 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc. The Winery Merry Edwards, one of California’s first female winemakers, began her career at Mount Eden…
Wine Pairings Recommendations for Skinny #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about lighter healthier food to help you maintain a healthy, wholesome diet. #SundaySupper. One of the things I appreciate most about the talented #SundaySupper food bloggers is their creativity. So I know you’ll find not only slimmed down versions of some of your favorite dishes, you’ll also be introduced to some…
Seafood Gumbo and Wine Pairings for Soul Warming #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about soul warming foods. You know, those soups, chili, stews, and other soul warming treat we seek when the weather turns cold. When I first saw the theme, my first thought was of “Soul Food”. I’d bet that “Soul food” is one of those phrases that if you ask 10…
Jerk Turkey Burgers With Mango Slaw – #SundaySupper with @SchlossiWines
I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have a glass of wine with dinner! It’s a nightly ritual for my wife and I, who are both ardent wine lovers. So much so that we typically decide which wine we’re in the mood for, THEN we decide what to eat (I suspect most folks do…
Wine Of The Week: 2010 Tablas Creek Vermentino
Looking for a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc? Try this great white wine from iconic Paso Robles winery Tablas Creek
Beat The Heat #SundaySupper – Hot Wine Pairings for “Cool” Food
Wine pairing recommendations for Beat The Heat #SundaySupper
#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…