Month: May 2016

• Wine and War: Chateau La Tour Carnet

  

  The final day of our epic Millesima En Primeur Bordeaux week brought us to a winery with a storied past. The origins of Chateau La Tour Carnet have been lost over time. It is known the winery dates back at least till the medieval period, probably beyond. In the 13th century the property was owned…

  Michelle Williams

  May 9, 2016

  Bernard Magrez, Bordeaux, Chateau La Tour Carnet, En Primeurs, Millesima, Travel, Wine

  Bernard Magraz, Bordeaux, Chateau La Tour Carnet, En Primeurs, En Primeurs 2015, food, France, French Wine, Haut-Medoc, Millesima, travel, wine

• Make Mother’s Day Sparkle with Laurent Perrier Champagne

  

  Sonnets are full of love, and this my tome Has many sonnets: so here now shall be One sonnet more, a love sonnet, from me To her whose heart is my heart’s quiet home, To my first Love, my Mother, on whose knee I learnt love-lore that is not troublesome; Whose service is my special…

  Michelle Williams

  May 6, 2016

  Champagne, Food, Mother’s Day, Music, Wine

  Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt, Boyz II Men, Champagne, Christina Rossetti, food, Laurent – Perrier, Laurent – Perrier NV Brut Champagne, Mother’s Day, music, poetry, Stéphanie Meneux de Nonancourt, wine

• Heading South of the Border to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with #Wine

  

  Is Cinco de Mayo a big celebration where you live? In Texas Cinco de Mayo is a Big Deal! However, most often Texas associate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas and cervezas. Don’t despair! I have two outstanding wine recommendations from either side of the Andes sure to make your Cinco de Mayo celebration sizzle!

  Michelle Williams

  May 4, 2016

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  Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Cinco de Mayo, Drink Chile, food, Malbec, Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, music, Red Hot Chili Peppers, South of the Border, Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2013, wine, Wines of Argentina

• Food and Wine Pairing: Anaba Turbine Red Rhône Blend

  

  Spring is here and I have another great food and wine pairing for your spring enjoyment! I love drinking crisp white wines and roses in the spring, not because these wines are only to be enjoyed in spring, but rather because they pair so well with spring cuisine. However, do not neglect your reds! Here…

  Michelle Williams

  May 2, 2016

  Food, Music, Sonoma, Wine

  Anaba Turbine Red Blend, Anaba Vineyard and Winery, Foo Fighters, food, music, Rhone Valley, Sonoma Valley, wine