Category: Summer
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Cool Down this Summer with Sauvignon Blanc
Summer in Texas is in full swing, with temps are hovering slightly beyond 100 F. Whether you live in a cooler or warmer region at some point we all need a break from the heat and humidity. Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect grape for year round enjoyment, but it seems to provide a glass of…
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6 Refreshing White Wines to Pair with Summer
When do the dog days of summer begin? It is only mid-July but it is hot. In Texas we have a least two more months of full on summer temps. As the mercury continues to rise we have to find ways to cool down. Packing a suitcase and heading to a cooler destination is a…
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5 Rhône Valley Wines Perfect for Summer
As much as I enjoy exploring the historical convergence of wine and religion that is evident all over the world, the Rhone Valley is possibly my favorite wine region to excavate historically. Hopefully someday I will have the opportunity to explore it in person. However, the Rhone Valley is not only home to religious history,…
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Wine on the Go-Go
Spring is here and summer is near. It is time to grab your friends and family and get outside! Wine lovers do not fear, there are a few great options to bring your wine along with you to enjoy some outdoor fun.
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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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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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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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Beat the Summer Heat with Delicious Food & Wine
I don’t know about you but things have certainly heated up in Dallas this August. Gone are the days of endless rain; we are in full-fledged heat and humidity. During this time of year I like to eat light, clean foods paired with crisp, refreshing wine. Additionally, the hot Texas summer offers a perfect time…
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