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 29, 2021 | Wine Musings
I guess I’ve been a little busy lately and have not been posting to my blog. The cold weather is approaching, and I’ve been thinking about pumpkins, cider, sweaters, roaring fires, warm blankets, and shorter days. The last thing on this list is not a favorite of mine...
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...
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...