Bottle Notes: Left Coast Cellars Blanc de Noir 2013
Right in time for the holiday season, Left Coast Cellars has released their Fall lineup. Over the past few years, I have been lucky enough to receive samples of Left Coast Cellar wines. Out of the wines I received this time, Left Coast Cellars Blanc…
Quick&Easy: White Bean Chicken Chili — Warm & Hearty
Chili is one of my favorite foods to eat. White bean chicken chili is my favorite of the favorite if there’s such a thing. I eat chili whenever the mood strikes me. Typically, I like to make chili for a dinner time meal, but I…
Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards; Why You Can’t Overlook This Virginia Winery
Just inside Virginia, at the North Carolina border side, routed off I-85 is a hidden gem for wine lovers. Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards is owned and operated by the Rose family, who has held the land since 1858. However, not until 2003, and with the…
Quick Sip: Marqués de Riscal Blanco 2018
I generally do not drink Spanish white wine; no particular reason. I guess it doesn’t come to mind when I make wine purchases. Of course, for specific situations—Spanish cuisine particularly—I will seek out a nice bottle if the dish calls for a white. For this “Quick Sip” review, Marqués de Riscal Blanco 2018 is on deck.
Quick Sip: Matt Parish Pinot Noir 2017
This “Quick Sip” is Matt Parish Pinot Noir 2017 out of STA. Santa Rita Hills This wine, truly a nice sip; which obviously is why it is sold out on the website. Notes of raspberry, tobacco, florals on the nose. On the palate, red fruit,…
Tips&Tricks: Tempting Mouthwatering Quick Street Taco For National Taco Day
Did you know that October 4 is National Taco Day? Neither did I! However, we have all heard the phrase “Taco Tuesday.” I like to call it “Street Taco Tuesday” since, I can’t resist a good street taco. Oddly enough, it’s 2019, and the date…
Bottle Notes: Eroica Riesling 2016
Summer refuses to retreat to fall in my corner of the world. So, I decided to straddle the seasons with this legit bottle of Eroica Riesling 2016. Dry riesling wines pair amazingly well with both warm and cooler weather. It’s been a while since I…
#NCWineChat Launches For NC Wine Month
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in #NCWineChat. The chat included fellow wine bloggers/influencers, winemakers, and industry experts. The inaugural Twitter-based chat, held in celebration of North Carolina Wine Month was very insightful. Participants engaged in conversation about the wine region…
