Wine and Artistry-The Eagles
Have you ever watched something, listened to something or better yet watched AND listened to something and it sparked something in you? Something that is undeniable? Well, I recently had that experience. It’s probably not what you think though. If you are a music...
It’s National Wine Cooler Day!
Today is National Wine Cooler Day. I had to hunt a bit for this one but…yes, it’s officially a wine related “holiday”. When I think about wine coolers, it brings me back to the sweet, cheap, Seagrams or Bartles & Jaymes wine coolers from the 1980’s. I wasn’t very...
And Now for Something a Little Spicy!
A few weeks ago, I happened upon a wine that I hadn’t tried before. I like to venture into the unknown now and then so I tried it. To my delight and surprise, it was a wine that I could totally get behind! Its name was Carménère. This grape has an interesting history...
The Old Vines Wine Bar – Kennebunkport, ME
If you ever have the pleasure of heading to Northern New England. Be sure to travel along the coast of Maine. The scenery is spectacular! Rocky coastline, ocean breeze, and the quaint town of Kennebunkport. This town is brimming with New England flavor. On one of the...
A Rosé is a Rosé is a Rosé…
As we sprint enthusiastically into the warm summer weather (at least that’s what I’m doing), it’s definitely time to think about chilling some Rosé! Rosé is the go-to beverage for many wine lovers in the summer and for good reason! It’s light, chilled, refreshing and...
What a day for Chardonnay!
Today is International Chardonnay Day! I was never an uber fan of Chardonnay but in the past few years, I’ve developed a respect for the white wine. Chardonnay grapes are one of the top five most planted grapes in the world! They are not a fickle grape. They can be...
The Judgment of Paris revisited
On Monday, May 24th the American wine community will celebrate a momentous occasion in the history of American wine. On this day in 1976, a blind tasting took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris. It was a day that sticks with you if you love wine and know...
Travel Therapy
It’s been over a year since I’ve been able to travel and move about the world. Some of us are chomping at the bit to get out and go somewhere. As we get closer to being able to traipse about and explore, I thought I would reflect on the past year of non-travel and see...
The Art of the Opening
How do you open a bottle of wine? As you probably know already, there are many ways to open a bottle of fermented grapes. I thought it might be fun to take a look at some of the traditional and the more unique ways that wine lovers gain access to their favorite...
Earth Day and Eco-Friendly Wine
Today, April 22nd, is the day we celebrate our planet Earth. Today we plant a tree, tend a garden, go into the fields and meadows and breath in all that nature has given us. We support environmental protection and continue to explore ways to prohibit global warming....