by Donna OBryant | Jan 14, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel
I love wine bars. I try and visit a wine bar in each of the cities I visit. Sometimes, I’ll visit more than one. But, alas, all wine bars are not created equal. For me, the wine bar is a special place, a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the day. The wine bar...
by Donna OBryant | Dec 3, 2020 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
I was on my computer doing some research and discovered that tomorrow (December 4th) is Cabernet Franc Day. Well, this is certainly something to celebrate. I’ve gotten intrigued by Cab Franc over the past couple of years. The history of this grape shows that it is one...
by Donna OBryant | Nov 19, 2020 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
Beaujolais Nouveau Day! This morning I woke up and discovered that it is Beaujolais Nouveau Day. So, instead of the blog post I was going to use, I’m going to celebrate a day for a young, bright, chilly, fruity red wine from France! Beaujolais Nouveau Day is...
by Donna OBryant | Nov 5, 2020 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
A glass is a glass is a glass. That’s what I thought. Well, it turns out that there is actually some science behind which wine glass to choose for which wine. Although some glassware companies would lead you to think that you need a special glass for each varietal of...
by Donna OBryant | Oct 29, 2020 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel
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...
by Donna OBryant | Oct 22, 2020 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
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...
