by Donna OBryant | Feb 11, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share some information about chocolate and wine pairings. Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate! If you taste some of your favorites with a nice glass of wine, it makes the experience even...
by Donna OBryant | Jan 21, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Tasting
I have been hearing of something called “Dry January” for the past few years. For some people it’s a New Year’s resolution to cut down on their alcohol consumption while for others, it’s a way to detox after the partying that happened over the holidays. Both are...
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 31, 2020 | Wine Musings
After a short hiatus from writing my blog, I’m back for the last blog post of 2020. In recognition of National Champagne Day and New Year’s Eve, I thought it would be fun to write about how the tradition of Champagne on New Year’s started. I personally love Champagne....
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...
