Month: June 2016
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Rias Baixas: The World of Albariño
I am attempting a nearly impossible task. I am going to share nine weeks of outstanding information on Rias Baixas as taught through Protocol’s #Winestudio, including 15 wines, in one article. It takes me back to an afternoon in Bordeaux in April. We drove by St. Emilion twice each day, and twice each day Mike […]
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The Pioneering Spirit of Troon Vineyards
America embodies the pioneer spirit. The very idea of America began by those seeking a new way of life in an unfamiliar, uncharted land. Not long after we won our independence many sought to move beyond our east coast comforts to explore our vast territory. President Jefferson commissioned Lewis and Clark in 1803, to begin […]
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The Wonderful World of Grenache
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” ~ William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet You are likely familiar with the grape varietal Grenache. Probably even Garnacha. What about Cannonau? This grape of many names is the second most widely planted grape yet its origin is somewhat controversial. When Googling “Cannonau,” Grenache is the result. […]
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For the Love and Joy of #Wine
Wine is communal. It dates back to the beginning of time. It was used in celebrations and everyday living by the Egyptians, Jews, and even further back. The first miracle performed by Jesus was turning water into wine at a wedding. Wine is delicious when enjoyed alone, yet it lacks something. If you have a […]
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Diving Into Loire Valley #Wine with #Winophiles: Sancerre & Pouilly- Fumé
In March our French Winophiles group began our journey of Loire Valley wines. We started at the western edge in Pays Nantais (Lower Loire) along the Atlantic coast. The past three months we have journeyed inland along the majestic Loire River through Middle Loire: Anjou and Touraine. Today we conclude this wonderful wine journey in […]
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#Food and #Wine Pairing: Spanish Wine and Steak
How do you approach food? Are you a vegetarian? Vegan? Carnivore? How important is organic? Biodynamic? What about GMO’s? Well today’s food and wine pairing features a delicious meal paired with a lovely USDA Certified organic wine that is verified as part of the non-GMO program. Even better the wine is from Spain!
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A Mighty Swell is Growing in Texas this Summer
Are you looking to kick your summer up a notch while cooling down in style? In Texas summers get H-O-T! I am always looking for ways beat the summer heat. I am first and foremost a wine lover above all else. However, when it is 110F in Dallas it can be hard to enjoy a […]
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Celebrating National Rosé Day with #WinePW
As you know from my post on Wednesday, today is National Rosé Day! As luck would have it, it is also the second Saturday of the month, which means #WinePW. It is a fortuitous event to celebrate National Rosé Day with my awesome foodie friends! If you are not already preparing to celebrate this wonderful […]
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Kicking Off Summer with National Rosé Day
Summer is here! Perhaps not the solstice but the weather in North Texas is certainly gearing up for summer. With the passing of Memorial Day comes the first celebration of a wine day for summer: National Rosé Day is Saturday! In some ways it bothers me that this day is a segway into summer because […]
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Barefoot in the Summer with #Wine
Memorial Day has passed and summer is here! How do you like to spend your summers? By the pool or lake? On the beach with a great summer read? Or perhaps traveling to other parts of the world? Summer is a great time for lots of fun! Summer can certainly get pretty hot, at least […]
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