Let’s Learn about wine one sip at a time
When I dream about Italian wine, (which I frequently do) I imagine lush vineyards planted along the slopes of rolling hills. The Alps are flawlessly painted in the background as they are both majestic and powerful. There are Mediterranean style small towns adorned with red tile roofs and stucco walls. In my mind, there is […]
Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away and there’s no better way to celebrate than opening up a box of delicious chocolates. But perhaps you ask yourself, what wine should I pair with them? Wine and chocolate can be a tricky combination. Both red wine and chocolate contain a fair amount of something called ‘Tannins.’ Tannins are what […]
That is the question! When and what should you Decant? Is it worth it to Decant a cheaper wine? Or is it only used for high end, special wines? Also, how they heck do I clean it!? With so many unknowns regarding decanting, no wonder it has a permanent place in your china hutch. Why […]
I think that it goes without saying in the United States, New Year’s Eve and Champagne are culturally synonymous. There’s nothing more joyful and warming than popping open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the beginning of a New Year. 🍾But I have to ask, why does it have to be Champagne? Not to say […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! It’s that time of year again: Gift Guides galore and countless buying options for all your loved ones. However, while we’re busy taking care of everyone else let’s not forget to take care of ourselves! With so much over abundance of food, wine, and poor sleep, even the cheeriest of us succumb […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! Have you ever tried the warm, authentic, and inviting wines from Southwest France? In 2017, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Southwest France Wine Region of the Year. After attending a small party back in April where wines of Southwest France were served, I can certainly see why! In today’s article, I am discussing two different types of red […]
