Author: Michelle Williams
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“The Winds of War” Live-blogged, 8: Honeymoon in Lisbon, wine in Boston!
The Winds of War returns! In this installment Herman Wouk provides us some insight to the US involvement in WWII before entering the war through the “Lend-Lease” program. We also catch back up with Pug, Byron and Rhoda. If that is not enough, it concludes with delicious wines and Cheez-Its! Grab a glass and follow…
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We Will Drink No Wine Before It’s Time
Patience is a virtue; however, it is a virtue that frequently eludes me, especially when it comes to wine. Once a wine bottle is uncorked (or unscrewed) it needs time to breathe. You would too if you were trapped in a bottle for 1, 2 or 10 years. It needs to stretch a bit some…
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The Natural Wonders of Abruzzo
Imagine a place where nature is wild and uncontaminated. A region flanked by mountains on one side and the ocean on the other. It is lush and green in the spring, summer and fall, and covered in glistening snow in the winter. It is filled with picturesque medieval towns, castles, modern resorts and fantastic food…
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Celebrate California Wine Month Along the CA Highway 1 Discovery Route
Enjoy Downtown and Rural Wine Tasting on the Pacific Coast Wine Trail and Taste through the award-winning Pinots and Chardonnays of the Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys, some of California’s Coolest Winegrowing Regions. California Wine Month, held every September during harvest, makes travel to the three award-winning wine regions found along CA’s Highway 1 Discovery Route even more exciting.…
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Iconic Winery Retrospective: Maison Trimbach
Is Stuart Pigott correct when he claims in his book Best White Wine on Earth, that Riesling is the best white wine on earth? It may not be the best but it is certainly high up on the list. Winefolly states, “Riesling wine has emerged as the most collectible wine among top connoisseurs and sommeliers…
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The Perfect Wine to Welcome Fall
How would you like a wine with the versatility to pair fried chicken, hot dogs, fresh fish and Traditional Thanksgiving meal; plus all things in between? A wine you can sip on the beach in a bathing suit and watching a football game in boots and a scarf? A wine that is as perfect on…
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What Does Sustainability Taste Like?
We all use various criteria when selecting wine to purchase. Price, varietal, occasion, food pairing, wine producer, wine growing region and vintage are among the many things we consider when standing in the aisles of our favorite wine retailer or perusing a restaurant wine list. How often do you consider eco-friendly, sustainable practices of the…
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All Hail the King: International Cabernet Sauvignon Day
What is the most famous grape varietal in the world? Arguably (Pinot Noir lovers may not agree) it is Cabernet Sauvignon. If the wine world was the animal kingdom than Cabernet Sauvignon would be the lion. It is one of the world’s most widely recognized grapes, grown in every wine producing country and universally loved.…
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Santorini: Take Me Away
Do you like to travel? I love to travel. Seeing the world and experiencing cultures different than my own is one of my greatest joys in life. Take Greece for example. Imagine sitting in a small café on a steep Caldera cliff in a tranquil Santorini town such as Fira, Imerovigli or Oia, overlooking the…
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Have a Sicilian Summer with Donnafugata Wine
How would you like to spend the remainder of your summer in Sicily? I know I would! If you are not able to hop on the next plane headed to the beautiful Italian island you are not completely out of luck. Donnafugata is bringing their wonderful Sicilian summer to you! Summers in Sicily are filled…
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