Tag: Snooth
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Snooth Article: Drink Port for Warmth This Winter
I just returned from a seven day Caribbean cruise with my family. While on the cruise my husband and I enjoyed a glass of either Dow’s 20 Year Tawny Port or Graham’s Six Grapes Port each night after dinner. Both are highly enjoyable wines. It is only fitting that as my trip was coming to…
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Exploring Wines of South Africa
I must confess I know little about South African wines. I have had possibly a dozen over the years. At this year’s TexSom I attended a similar called “The Old Vines Phenomenon.” It highlighted South Africa’s Old Vines Project that seeks to preserve the vines that are 35+ years old as part of the countries…
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Snooth Article: A Sicilian Wine Renaissance
In September I had the pleasure of traveling back to Sicily. This time instead of just a few days, I spent a glorious week on the island taking a deep dive into their wine, food, and culture. It was magical. I almost forgot I was working. Sicily is a fascinating place. Independent. Friendly. Diverse. Please…
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Bordeaux: Making Life Sweet
When thinking Bordeaux, minds immediately go to the bold, elegant, refined red wines the region produces. After all, they are some of the worlds most coveted and sought after wines. However, to only know Bordeaux red wines is to not fully know Bordeaux. Not only is Bordeaux home to crisp and elegant white wines, it…
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Catalonia: Beyond Cava
Catalonia is vital to Spain’s wine identity, making it ironic that if the Catalans had their way they would be independent of Spain. They have their own language, gastronomy, and culture. Barcelona is the vibrant capital of Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan). It has an intense European vibe, is home of many famous artists (Salvador Dali…
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Snooth Article: It’s Time to Rethink Cava
Many wine consumers have a mis-conception about Cava. Cava is not just another inexpensive sparkling wine. Many Cavas are produced with depth, layers of flavors and textures, and great age-ability. If all you know about Cava is it makes a great mimosa please take a moment to read my latest Snooth contribution, because it is…
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Villa Maria: Pursuing Something Special
It’s not uncommon to hear about bands who are an overnight success decades in the making. Years spent on the road from dive bar to dive bar in cities all over the world, barely making ends meet, then finally a recorded song makes it to the right DJ or record executive at the right time…
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Murrieta’s Well: Offering a Sense of Time & Place
Murrieta’s Well winery dates back to the late 19th century, making it one of California’s oldest wineries. It is a winery steeped in tradition, yet modern in wine making techniques, resulting in some of Livermore Valley’s highest quality wines. Take a moment and join me for a sip from Murrieta’s Well.
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Snooth Article: Exploring Ribera y Rueda
I had the pleasure in early April to visit two of Spain’s premier wine regions: Rueda and Ribera del Duero. These two regions are crafted some outstanding wines. Rueda is known for its crisp Verdejo, while Ribera del Duero is putting its stamp on Tempranillo.
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Pour a Glass of Summer with Rias Baixas Albariño
Summer is quickly approaching. Now is the time to embrace crisp and refreshing white wines to pair with a warm summer’s day. There is no shortage of refreshing white wines to choose this time of year, but if you want a wine that embraces its home: green as far as the eye can see, salty…
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