The World of Burgundy-CHABLIS
On a warm summer day, I decided to take a trip to my local wine shop and look for something new to try other than my usual go-to white wine. As I walked into the shop, I found myself drawn to the French wine section. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was looking for, but...
Tasting Wine…divine!
I’m not sure how many of you are adept at wine tasting but I had my first experience by walking into a tasting room and jumping in. I think some people think that it’s a ritual that they don’t want to attempt. That’s how I felt at first. As if I could do or say...
Up on a Roof
I love rooftop bars. Every new city I go to, I look on Yelp to see if I can find one (or more). I love the feeling of sitting outside with the limitless sky over my head. It really doesn’t matter if it’s a beautiful blue daylight sky or a star-covered night sky. I...
Let’s Talk Terroir (tare waHr)
I remember when someone first told me the meaning of the word terroir. I thought that it was a way to explain the difference between wine A and wine B. It was a way to find a descriptor that was more revealing than “it’s a red wine that tastes like jam”. As I learned...
New Hampshire to Kansas City Part 2
My final stop on my way to Kansas City was in the town of Hermann in Missouri. It’s a cute Germanesque town about 3 hours from Kansas City. I decided to stop because the place is well known in the Midwest for its wineries. I drove into town and felt like I was in a...
New Hampshire to Kansas City Part 1
What do you do when you are taking a road trip from New Hampshire to Kansas City? Well, I for one will stop at some wineries. I left NH on a Sunday because I figured by the time I was at the winery I wanted to visit, it would be Monday and far less crowded than going...
Reminiscing Paris
If you read the title of this blog post and you’re expecting a travelogue of Paris…where to go, what to do, where to stay, where to eat…well, you may be a bit disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, I had fully intended to write about Paris in all its perfect splendor. But...
Sideways and wine
When I think about wine movies, one always floats to the top of my brain. The 2004 movie, Sideways. I’m sure most of you have heard of it or seen it several times. I know I’ve watched it over and over again. I love the characters, their idiosyncrasies, and their...
Oysters anyone?
Oysters…love them or hate them? People are on varying points of the spectrum. Me? I love them! Since I was raised, and currently live in New England, there is usually plenty of opportunity to enjoy raw oysters on the half shell. My favorite locations are while sitting...
Drink Pink & Lavender
Last year, I had the pleasure of attending the Patton Valley Winery’s Drink Pink Rosé Festival. I love wine festivals especially when they take place at a beautiful winery in Oregon. It was a perfect July day for the event. Blue sky, white clouds, and warm...