It’s that time again. Time to share my most memorable wines of the year. I’m giving myself 13 wines this year – one for every month and a bonus. As usual, “most memorable” doesn’t necessarily mean the best – though it could. More than anything, these wines were unique, new
I love bubbly! And I enjoy and appreciate it from places around the world. Of course, champagne is always king, but there are so many regions doing great things with sparkling wine. And many are even making wines in the “Traditional Method,” which is the method with a second fermentation
If ever there was a country that provided food-friendly wines that are at home with holiday parties and meals, it’s Italy. We tend to entertain “in bulk” and often need affordable wines that won’t break the bank when we attempt to buy half a case or more. Sure there are those
One of the hardest things about visiting wine country is deciding where to visit. In a region like Sonoma that produces a wide variety of wines, I find that I’m especially torn. One of the things I’m always trying to avoid is zig-zagging back and forth and wasting precious time.
If I’m picking favorites (and I usually try not to), when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon versus Cabernet Franc, I’m ‘Team Cabernet Franc.’ All day. While there are certainly many similarities between Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon, there are also some notable differences. Cab Franc tends to be less tannic,
I can’t even believe we’re in the last month of 2023. It’s cliché of course, but where does the time go? If you haven’t headed out to Texas Wine Country, December is a perfect time to go. Take advantage of cool evenings by the fire while sipping of some big Texas
You know those people we love to hate? The Kardashians, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck, etc? I’m not saying this applies to
If ever there was a country that provided food-friendly wines that are at home with holiday parties and meals, it’s Italy. We tend to entertain “in
No, not THAT Georgia! I’m talking about the country – the Republic of Georgia! This European (or Asian) – depending on who you ask –
