Tag: family

• Celebrate the 4th of July with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

  

  Today is July 4th, the date the Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, thus birthing a nation. On this national holiday millions of Americans will be participating in community parades, hanging out at the lake, beach, or pool, watching fireworks, and cooking out. Statistics show 80% of Americans will attend cookouts, spending upwards of…

  Michelle Williams

  July 4, 2018

  Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Food, Friends, fun, July, Napa, Napa Valley, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  2014 Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley USA, 2014 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, 2015 Addendum Atlas Peak Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, 2015 Addendum Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, 2015 Addendum Skellenger Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, 2015 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, 2015 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley USA, 2015 Flora Springs Trilogy Red Wine Napa Valley USA, 4th of July, barbeque, Cabernet Sauvignon, celebrat, cook out, family, fireworks, friends, Independence Day, July 4th, Napa Valley, parade, party, wine, wine review, wine tasting

• Willamette Valley Makes Wine Family Style

  

  Family wineries are the soul of Willamette Valley. Life there is community minded, a place where farmers raise families as well as vines. As international praise continues for the wines of Willamette Valley, the valley stays true to its farming roots.

  Michelle Williams

  May 29, 2018

  Oregon, Oregon wine, Pinot Noir, Travel, Willamette Valley, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  Alloro Vineyards, Chardonnay, community, David Nemarnik, Don Hagge, family, farming, IPNC, Karen Lutz, Lenné Estate, Nicolette Bailey, Oregon Wine, Oregon Wine Month, Pinot Noir, Steve Lutz, travel, Vicki Lewis, Vidon Vineyards, Wayne Bailey, Willamette Valley, wine, wine review, Youngberg Hill

• #Food & #Wine Pairing: Wine Tastes Best When Shared

  

  There is something surreal about having a child turn 21 years old. It is something I am still getting used to. When I go out to dinner with my daughter or we are having wine at home I constantly forget to ask her if she wants an “adult” beverage. She does not yet like much…

  Michelle Williams

  September 9, 2017

  Food, South African Wine, Wine

  2014 Solms Delta ‘Hiervandaan’ Red Western Cape South Africa, Cinsault, family, Fitz and the Tantrums – Handsclap, food, Food and Wine Pairing, friends, Grenache, music, Pinterest, Recipe, Solms Delta, South Africa, Syrah, wine, wine and food pairing, Wines of South Africa

• Pedroncelli: Celebrating 90 Years of Authentic Wines

  

  Heritage: Something that is handed down from the past, it is much more than but includes preserving, it is both tangible and intangible. Commonly associated with heritage is legacy; something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor. In terms of world history, the California wine industry is quite young. It is believed the…

  Michelle Williams

  February 3, 2017

  Dry Creek Valley, Food, Music, Sonoma, Wine

  #Ped90th, 2014 Pedroncelli Family Vineyards Petite Sirah Dry Creek Valley USA, 2014 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley USA, 2015 Pedroncelli Chardonnay Dry Creek Valley USA, Dry Creek Valley, family, food, heritage, legacy, music, Pedroncelli, Prohibition, Recipe, Sister Sledge – We are Family, Sonoma, wine, wine review, wine-searcher, winetasting

• Special Occasion #Wine Suggestions on Snooth

  

  The holidays are quickly approaching! Its the time of year to share great wine and food with those we love. Its the time of year to indulge a little and spend a lot. Its the perfect time of year to splurge on a special bottle of wine or two that you have been waiting to…

  Michelle Williams

  November 20, 2015

  Avignonesi, Food, holidays, Music, Snooth, Vin Santo, Wine

  Avignonesi, Christmas, family, food, friends, holidays, Italian wine, Italy, music, Snooth, Thanksgiving, Vin Santo, wine, Wine Writer Round-up

• Going Retro Family Style

  

  Ever since I attended the MMD Tour 2015 in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas I have been dying to go back and eat at one of the many restaurants there. My daughter arrived home on the Tuesday before Mother’s Day after very successfully completing her freshman year of college at The Ohio State University.…

  Michelle Williams

  June 24, 2015

  Dallas, Emporium PIes, Food, Halter Ranch, Music, Paso Robles, Retro Gastro Bistro, The Doors, Trinity Groves, Wine

  Cab Collective, Dallas, Dining Dallas, Emporium Pies, family, food, Halter Ranch, Halter Ranch 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, music, Paso Robles, Retro Gastro Bistro, The Doors, Trinity Groves, wine

• Perfect Wine Pairings for Easter Lunch & Dinner

  This is the second in a two part series on pairing wine with your Easter meals. Monday’s article, “Make Your Easter Brunch Sparkle,” featured recommendations from myself and fellow bloggers I follow on sparkling wines to pair with your Easter brunch celebration. However, not everyone celebrates Easter with brunch; therefore, this article features wines to…

  Michelle Williams

  April 2, 2015

  A to Z, Cabernet Franc, Carmen, Carmenere, celebrate, Chateau Miraval, Chenin Blanc, Cline Cellars, dinner, Easter, Family, Food, Four Brix Winery, Friends, Grace Estate, Grenache Blanc, Indaba, lunch, Margerum, McPherson Cellars, Piatelli, Pinot Noir, Rose, Syrah, Torrontes, Wine, Zinfandel

  A to Z 2012 Oregon Pinot Noir, Carmen Gran Reserve 2011 Carmenere, celebrate, Chateau Miraval 2014 Cotes de Provence, Cline Cellars 2012 Zinfandel, Colson Canyon Vineyard, Easter, family, food, Four Brix Winery Desirous 2012 Grenache Blanc, French Wine, friends, Grace Estate Winery 2012 Cabernet Franc, Indaba 2013 Chenin Blanc, Margerum 2010 Syrah, McPheson Cellars Les Copains 2013 Dry Rose, music, Oregon Wine, Piatelli Torrontes 2012 Premium Reserve, Santa Barbara County, SBC Wine, TXwine, VAwine, wine, Wines of Chile

• Good Wine Softens the Blow

  This is a sad post for me to write but I am doing it at the request of my daughter. The last weekend of August we traveled approximately 1,200 miles to Columbus, Ohio and 1,200 miles back to our home in a suburb of Dallas in four days. On the way to Columbus we had…

  Michelle Williams

  September 3, 2014

  Family, Food, Fun!, Ohio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, The Ohio State University, Wine

  Au Bon Climat, Carry On, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbus, family, food, Fun, Nashville, Ohio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Santa Barbara County, The Ohio State University, Washington Wines, 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

• Celebrating Memorial Day with Cakebread 2012 Rubaiyat

  Memorial Day is a time of gratitude for all the brave men and women who lost their lives in battle protecting the rights each American enjoys today.  It is a day of mourning and recognition but for many American families it is also an unofficial entry  into summer; and summer means outdoor cooking! This year we…

  Michelle Williams

  June 26, 2014

  Blue Bell, Cakebread Cellars, California, Food, Holiday, Journey, Memorial Day, Music, Napa Valley, Party, Recipe, Rubaiyat, Southern Living Magazine, Wine

  Blue Bell Ice Cream, brisket, cake, Cakebread Cellars, California, celebration, family, food, friends, Fun, icecream, Journey, Julianne Lak, Memorial Day, music, Napa Valley, Recipe, Rubaiyat, Southern Living, Stone in Love, wine, Winelover, winemaker