Category: Wine
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A Soulful Chilean Pinot Noir from Veramonte
Due to a variety of commitments I don’t often have the opportunity to participate in the weekly Wednesday at 11am CST #SommChat hosted by Keeper Collection (@keepercoll) on Twitter. However, each time I am able to join the conversation I always learn great wine information from great wine people. On this particular Wednesday, #SommChat was…
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Food & Wine Fireworks in Dallas this 4th of July
This past Independence Day we celebrated with our own style of fireworks: food, wine and music. Several months ago my husband received an alert that Third Eye Blind was performing in Dallas on July 4th. He knew I was a long time fan of the band and had seen them twice before so he bought…
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Relax and Smile with Grüner Veltliner
I love trying new wines, especially if it is a grape I have not previously enjoyed. As I journey through the world of wine I would like to try every grape varietal available in my lifetime. Did you know there is a club called The Wine Century Club? The club is not about wine snobbery;…
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Passport Greece with Wine and Food
In early May I went to my local Central Market to purchase orange infused EVOO and vinegar for my mom for Mother’s Day. What I did not realize until I approached the store was Central Market was kicking off a two week Greek festival. They were serving samples of grilled chicken kabobs and Greek cheese…
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Cargasacchi Invincible Sun: The Sweetest Thing
A few months ago I shared the wonderful tasting my husband and I experienced at Loring Wine Company in Buellton, Santa Barbara County. Because we were already fans of Loring we were not surprised by the exceptional quality of each of the wines we tasted. However, Loring shares their tasting room with a winery to…
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A Meal in Provence
I love all things French! As luck would have it Christy Majors, Confessions of a Culinary Diva, has begun a new monthly food and wine tour of France called The French Winophiles. I missed last month’s launch but am happy to participate this month in exploring the wonderful French region of Provence. I feel in…
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Celebrating the Exploration of Cava with Anna de Codorníu
If you like high quality bubbles made in the traditional method and fit for a king or queen but prefer to pay pauper prices Cava is the bubbles for you! In the world of sparkling wines Cava is a must to add to your portfolio. Why you ask? Let’s explore the world of Cava.
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Celebrating America & France on July #WinePW
July is one of my favorite months of the year. As an American July begins with the celebration of our nations Independence; friends, family, food, wine, music and fireworks! A couple of weeks after the 4th of July comes Bastille Day, a day the French recognize as the beginning of their French Revolution, which I…
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#WinePW Preview USA & French Wine and Food Pairings
July is here and time for our next installment of Wine Pairing Weekend. Do you prefer food and wine from the United States or France? Ha! How about both?! It’s not too late to join in the fun. This month we are pairing American food with American wine, French food with French wine or any…
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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…
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