by Donna OBryant | Jun 24, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
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...
by Donna OBryant | Jun 3, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
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...
by Donna OBryant | May 27, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
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...
by Donna OBryant | May 20, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
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...
by Donna OBryant | Apr 30, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
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...
by Donna OBryant | Apr 22, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
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....
