Here we are again at the end of another year. As I keep learning year after year, life is about highs and lows and all the normal in between. And this year was no different. Some incredible moments included taking the kids to Paris for Spring Break (it was their
Tis’ the season when I get text after text from friends asking about ideas of wines to gift – which I absolutely love! When it comes to holiday gatherings, many of us like to bring a bottle of wine for the host as a kind gesture or thank you for
When I first saw the ‘Come Over October’ campaign, I was hooked. It definitely spoke to me and what I most enjoy about wine. Brought to life by Karen MacNeil, wine authority and author of The Wine Bible, the campaign is all about encouraging people to get together with family and
This month is more of a look ahead, than a roundup. Harvest is well underway in Texas. Some locations are done, while others are just getting started. So I thought it would be fun to share some harvest reports from some Texas wineries. Overall, the wineries are reporting a good
If you’ve been around these parts much, you know that I am a BIG fan of Pinot Noir. It’s literally the varietal that got me into wine. All those years ago having that chance glass of Etude Pinot Noir from California’s Carneros wine region is the reason I am here
I’m seriously always amazed when lil’ ole Corkscrew Concierge gets recognized or honored for wine stuff. Like really. Even with all the study and learning and genuine interest in wine, I still sometimes feel like an outsider in this industry. I think part of it stems from the fact that
After hearing about the region, but not really being in the know, I finally got to experience the quite impressive Livermore Valley wine region. And
Sustainable. Biodynamic. Organic. Regenerative. Regenerative Organic. Natural. Every time I look up, there seems to be some new, better way of farming. And that doesn’t
Y’all may not know this, but I taste a lot of wine. Shocking, I know! Some of the wines are spectacular, some are good, some
