Category: History

• Not Throwing Away My Shot

  

  “How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor grow up to be a hero and a scholar?” ~ Aaron Burr[1] “Alexander Hamilton. My name is Alexander Hamilton, and there’s a million things I haven’t done;…

  Michelle Williams

  February 20, 2017

  Hamilton, History, Music, Wine

  2014 The Federalist Dueling Pistols Red Wine Dry Creek Valley USA, Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, Blandy’s, Blandy’s Alvada Rich 5 Year Old Madeira Portugal, Constitutional Congress, Declaration of Independence, dueling, George Washington, Hamilton, Hamilton Mixtape, History, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Madeira, music, New York City, President’s Day, Terlato Wines, The Federalist Papers, Thomas Jefferson, travel, US Constitution, wine, wine review, wine-searcher

• Peeking Into the Secret World of Savoie Wines

  

  Savoie, France is best known for fantastic skiing and breathtaking views. Boarded on the east by Switzerland and Italy, Savoie is home to the French Alps and its most notable mountain, Mont Blanc. It is home to ski chalets, cheese, and local wines. Until recently the wines of Savoie have lacked international recognition; however, the…

  Michelle Williams

  January 21, 2017

  #Winophiles, Food, France, French Winophiles, History, Music, Savoie, Travel, Wine

  #Winophiles, 2015 Jean Perrier et Fils Apremont Savoie France, alpine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, food, France, French Wine, French Winophiles, History, House of Savoy, Jacquère, Jean Perrier et Fils, music, Pinterest, Recipe, Savoie, Savoy, The Ocean Blue – Between Something and Nothing, travel, wine, wine region, wine review, wine-searcher

• Early Mountain Vineyards: Easy to Enjoy

  

  Late June I was invited to participate in another edition of Virginia Wine Chat. I really look forward to these tastings because each and every wine I have had the blessing to receive has been delicious! I have said it before and I will say it again, Virginia is producing some of the best wines…

  Michelle Williams

  July 8, 2015

  #VAWinechat, Best of Virginia, Early Mountain Vineyards, Food, History, Monticello Wine Trail, Music, Virginia, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Chat, Wine

  #VAWinechat, Best of Virginia, Early Mountain Vineyards, Early Mountain Vineyards 2013 Foothills, Early Mountain Vineyards 2014 Pinot Gris, Early Mountain Vineyards 2014 Rosé, Easy by The Commodores, food, Monticello Wine Trail, music, The Commodores, Virginia, Virginia Wine, Virginia Wine Chat, wine

• Merryvale 2010 Merlot: Not Just History Repeating

  Recently my husband and I attended a Merryvale wine tasting at one of our favorite wine stores; WineTastics. This particular wine tasting was unusual because we are members of the Merryvale wine club and have many bottles of their fantastic wine in our cellar. However, due to the exceptional quality of Merryvale wine we have…

  Michelle Williams

  July 3, 2014

  California, Celebration, Father’s Day, Food, History, Holiday, Merlot, Merryvale, Music, Napa Valley, Propellerheads, Shirley Bassey, Wine, Winetastic

  California, family, Father’s Day, food, Fun, History, Merlot, Merryvale, music, Propellerheads, Shirley Bassey, wine, Winelover, WineTastic