To open or not to open…that is the question!
How often have you looked at that bottle of wine that you’ve been saving for a special occasion and decided to keep it as something you’ll break open when you have some event that is worthy of its wonderful, rich flavors and aromas. Will you share it with a special...
Exploring Beautiful Croatia – Part 1
How do you choose where to go on vacation? I know there are several methods that people use. Some are successful and some not so successful. So, here’s the run down…I’m sure there are many more creative ways, but these are the ones that I have used or heard about....
Have you ever tried a zip line or a Tannat?
I guess you’re wondering what these two things have in common. Well, on the surface, nothing. But when you think about experiencing things outside your comfort zone and trying something new…they are very similar. A few years ago, I went on a trip to Costa Rica. The...
Anxiety and stress…can wine help?
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long week for me. What’s one of the best ways to combat that feeling you have at the end of a hard week at work or after accomplishing something like a major project such as a renovation? Well, for me it’s a nice glass of wine!...
The Oak vs Stainless Steel Wine Query
If you are a novice in the world of wine, I know that an age-old question or rather query when it comes to the aging of wine is what does oaked, unoaked, stainless-steel mean on a wine label. It can be confusing…American oak, French oak, Hungarian oak, and more. Ugh!...
Summer Wine Cocktails – The Original Champagne Cocktail
What’s better on a warm summer night than a bubbly, refreshing cocktail made from Champagne? The original Champagne cocktail is the cool, retro way to celebrate summer! I love champagne for its bubbles, its vintage glamour, and its chic factor. Why not take this...
Summer Wine Cocktails…the Aperol Spritz!
It’s finally summer! I thought it might be fun to write about some of the famous summer wine cocktails that get our attention during the warmer months of the year. Let’s begin with the Aperol Spritz. To be honest, I never knew what Aperol was or how the famous Spritz...
Italian Wine Classifications Explained
Today I’m sitting in an interesting and eclectic coffee shop contemplating my blog post for this week and hoping that the inspiration will come to me. I notice a picture on the wall. To be fair, there are lots and lots of paintings and photographs on the walls that...
Six More Random Wine Questions
About 3 months ago, I did a Part 1 to this discussion on wine. I threw out six questions and gave six answers to some of the most asked queries about wine. In this blog post, I’d like to continue with six more random questions. Some of them are ones that I had...
What the heck is Vermouth?
Vermouth…it’s the ingredient that makes a Martini a Martini and a Manhattan a Manhattan, right? I know that it’s in there but what exactly is it? Let’s learn about this classic elixir. Vermouth is actually a fortified wine! Yes, it’s made from wine grapes. There’s a...