I have to say that I have a lot of fun with the “national” and “international’ wine days. I lovingly refer to them as “wine holidays.” And while
Every year Thing 1’s school has a major Spring fundraiser where they auction off various gifts and experiences. This year I was feeling particularly generous (they drive me bat shit crazy sometimes which causes me to be disgruntled) so decided to offer up a wine and food pairing experience at
So I ended up having an impromptu dinner party on a recent
Last but certainly not least in this year’s Black History Month focus on black winemakers and winery owners, is Abbey Creek Vineyard & Winery in Oregon. The winery is located just west of downtown Portland in
Aside from a few bottles that I get from a couple of wine clubs, I have three primary places that I shop for wine – the grocery store, a really large scale chain liquor store with over 15,000 types of wines, and a small “mom and pop” wine store. I
It’s amazing how chance occurrences stop us in our tracks, reshape who we are, and redirect our lives on a path completely different from which we had planned. I’ve had a few of those in my life (and I’m grateful for them) and it seems that’s also the case with
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 –
Happy New Year y’all. Yes, I know it’s February now, but since I took off January from my roundup, I figured better late than never.
