by Donna OBryant | Sep 30, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
As we move into October, it makes me think about Oktoberfest. I’ll admit that I’m not a beer drinker and would much rather celebrate the Autumn season with a nice red wine. For me, red wine is the perfect complement to those cooler nights snuggled up by a roaring fire...
by Donna OBryant | Sep 24, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel
I love wine and food festivals. I love the diversity of the wines, the food pairings, the energy of the presenters, the excitement of the attendees, and the opportunity it gives me to observe the wine tasters. Overall, just a fun time and learning experience! The...
by Donna OBryant | Sep 16, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
I’m guessing that Grenache is not one of the typical grape varieties you think about when purchasing wine at your favorite wine shop but let me say that it is one of the most versatile grapes around. It originally came from Spain and was called Garnacha. It was later...
by Donna OBryant | Sep 9, 2021 | Wine Musings, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel
Sometime when you are wandering through the Oregon wine country, take yourself on a road off the beaten path, leading up a hill and you will not only find a dramatic view but a very cool winery with some of the best wine in the region. On my most recent journey to...