by Donna OBryant | Feb 25, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
As you may or may not know…I’m not a sweet wine kind of gal. I have tried various sweet wines in the past and they never did much for me. The only one that I enjoyed was a Tawny Port that I tried. It had been aged 20 years and it was lovely! It was sweet without being...
by Donna OBryant | Feb 3, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
Today I was dreaming about a small village nestled in the French countryside, rows of grape vines, and an elegant white wine that I have been fond of for several years…Sancerre. If you have read some of my other blogs, you’ll know that I have a love of Sauvignon...
by Donna OBryant | Jan 13, 2022 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
While dining at a nearby restaurant, I was perusing the wine list when I came across a Petite Sirah. I like red wine, especially in the winter, but my go to is a Pinot Noir or sometimes when I’m in the mood, a Cabernet Sauvignon. But this night, I decided to try...
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 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...
by Donna OBryant | Sep 16, 2021 | Wine Info, Wine Musings, Wine Pairing, Wine Tasting
I’m guessing that Grenache is not one of the typical grape varieties you think about when purchasing wine at your favorite wine shop but let me say that it is one of the most versatile grapes around. It originally came from Spain and was called Garnacha. It was later...
