Wine Review: Marqués de Cáceres — Fascinating New Fall Releases
Hands down, my favorite season of the year is autumn. I look forward to the cooler temperatures and vibrant colors of the foliage. Whenever possible, I like to spend my time outdoors. There is no season better for grilling, enjoying the fire pit, or simply...
Food & Wine Pairing: Heating Up & Chilling Down — Why This Simple Pairing Is A No-Brainer.
Heating Up & Chilling Down — Why this simple pairing is a no-brainer. By now, let’s face it; indeed, everybody in the wine world knows that one of the most famous wine and food pairings is fried chicken and a bottle of bubbly. So let’s...
Perfect Pairing: Sula Brut And Lamb Curry
I am so excited to share this Sula Brut and Lamb Curry pairing with you. I have a local wine shop just down the street from me that I like to visit from time to time. Courtney is one of the saleswomen in the shop...
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...
Bottle Notes: Raventos I Blanc Cava De Nit Rosado
How can it be so that we should be enjoying rosé year-round? That’s preposterous! Rosé is for sipping in the seasonally warmest months. After all, the season along with the coordinating flavors; ripe berries, fresh juicy melons, and bright citrus — reminiscent of a beautiful...
#VAWineChat – Bubbles
Over the past several years I have had the privilege of participating in many social media based wine chats; in part, due to Frank Morgan’s #VAWineChat. Founder of Drink What You Like wine blog; wine writer, Frank Morgan conducts virtual tastings monthly (usually), gathering wine bloggers, winemakers,...
Tips&Tricks: Best Bargain Wine Find
During the holiday season, seems like, everyone is looking for the best bargains being offered. From gifts to groceries the name of the game is… bargain. I have to admit; I do love a deal. But, I am slightly finicky about – so-called – bargain...
Quick Sip: Bodegas As Laxas Sensum NV (Sparkling Albariño)
Ninety percent of wines produced in Rías Baixas are from the Albariño grape. But, sparkling Albariño is relatively new, and approximately only 10 estates in Rías Baixas currently produce sparkling Albariño. Although produced similarly to champagne, Albarino spends only 9 months on the lees in steel tanks...
