by Donna OBryant | Apr 14, 2022 | Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
I’m an absolute fan of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. I love all the citrusy, tart, herbally, grassy aspects of the nectar from down under. New Zealand is known for its very specific acidity that brings forward its light, crisp body and flavors. Recently, I got my...
by Donna OBryant | Apr 7, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
I have always thought that decanting wine was a very Continental kind of thing to do. When I was younger, I didn’t understand that there is a real purpose to decanting wine. I thought that people just transferred wine from the bottle to a much nicer vessel for “show”....
by Donna OBryant | Apr 1, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
Sometimes wine labeling can be confusing. I know, you’re saying…no, really? (sarcasm) So, I thought I’d do a short blog post to help clarify some of the grapes behind the Old World wines. New World wines typically will give you the name of the grape. It doesn’t always...
by Donna OBryant | Mar 25, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
Have you ever been to a BYOW/B restaurant? Well, you definitely should venture out and try it! I had the pleasure of going to one of these types of restaurants recently. If you are unfamiliar…it is a restaurant that allows you to bring your own bottle(s) of wine or...
by Donna OBryant | Mar 10, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
If you are like me, you truly enjoy the experience of tasting the first pour from a newly uncorked bottle of wine at a restaurant. I didn’t always feel that way though. I remember I was on a date with a student chef. This was many years ago before my foray into the...
by Donna OBryant | Mar 4, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings
I was sitting in front of my computer trying to decide what to write about in my blog for this week. It occurred to me that maybe some of the people who read my blog are new to the wine life. So, in the spirit of getting everyone on the same page, I thought I’d answer...
