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 | Aug 18, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel
Today is National Pinot Noir Day and it comes right after my trip to Willamette Valley in Oregon. The timing couldn’t be better! One of my favorite wine varietals (as if you didn’t already know) is Pinot Noir and today celebrates it in major style. On my recent trip...
by Donna OBryant | Aug 14, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Tasting
Why do we go to conferences? Well, I go to meet new people, network, learn something interesting, discover new ways of doing things, and get ideas. I recently attended the Wine Media Conference in Eugene, Oregon and did all these things. There were seminars, meet and...
by Donna OBryant | Jul 29, 2021 | Adventures, Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Travel
I’m very excited to let you know that I’m heading to the Wine Media Conference in Eugene, Oregon next week. It’s the first time that I’ve attended a conference like this. There will be wine writers and bloggers from around the world who will be learning and sharing...
by Donna OBryant | Jul 15, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
Well, it’s summer and the weather is warm…it’s time for dining al fresco at an outdoor café, on your backyard deck, at the beach or on a boat in the middle of a lake or the ocean. I’m sure you’re asking yourself…which wine would pair perfectly with any of these...
