by Donna OBryant | Jan 13, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
While dining at a nearby restaurant, I was perusing the wine list when I came across a Petite Sirah. I like red wine, especially in the winter, but my go to is a Pinot Noir or sometimes when I’m in the mood, a Cabernet Sauvignon. But this night, I decided to try...
by Donna OBryant | Dec 17, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
When was the last time you walked into a wine shop, liquor store, or grocery store to buy a bottle of wine and decided on a bottle strictly by the look of the label? It’s a common occurrence. Actually, a very common thing. Many people have been overwhelmed by the...
by Donna OBryant | Dec 2, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
The chilly nights of winter are perfect to snuggle in your cozy blanket in front of a fire and have a spicy, hot cup of mulled wine. It’s a wonderful drink for a snowy night. It smells like Christmas and tastes like a cinnamon stick with a kick! So, where did this...
by Donna OBryant | Nov 11, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
Have you ever walked into a liquor store/wine shop to find a nice red wine to serve at a dinner with friends? You look around the shop and decide that a French red wine would be perfect! Then, disaster strikes! As you look at the wall of French wine labels you have no...
by Donna OBryant | Oct 7, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
Now that we are into the fall season, I still long for the warmth and sunshine of the summer. So, in honor of the end of the sunny season, let’s talk about that magical wine mixture…Sangria! Sangria is an interesting combination of wine, fruit and brandy. But, it can...
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...
