A couple of months ago on Facebook, a fellow wine writer known as Sierra Wine Guy posted, “Why does Mourvèdre get treated like a third wheel? Nobody puts Mourvèdre in the corner.” *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Tag: California Wine
Brunch with Friends: Sparkling Wines and Healthy Food Choices for All Budgets
For many, brunch is the earliest meal of the day when alcoholic beverages are deemed socially acceptable. It often conjures up images of Mimosas and Bloody Marys and calorie-laden breakfast and lunch foods, because after all, brunch is two meals rolled into one. People who brunch usually have limitless finances to spend on this leisurely […]
2016 Malene Wines Rosé
Truth be told, Valentine’s Day is not a favorite holiday for this very single wine lover. However, when I stumbled across the 2016 Malene Rosé, Central Coast, California (SRP $22, sample), I was immediately smitten with both the story and the wine. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Bella Grace Vineyards, Sutter Creek
During the 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference in Lodi, California, I had the great pleasure of meeting Stephen Havill of Bella Grace Vineyards. During one of the conference lunches, he led me over to his table where he was pouring some of their wines. After tasting a few, I was immediately smitten and knew I had […]
Boeger Winery 2014 Pinot Grande Pinot Noir
A couple of months ago, I had the chance to visit Boeger Winery in El Dorado County, California, and taste with vintner Greg Boeger himself. I fell in love the winery and the wines. Thus, when asked to recommend a holiday meal wine under $30 for a recent Snooth article, the 2014 Pinot Grande Pinot Noir Reserve, […]
Lodi: Beyond the Zinfandel
The Opportunity When I was invited by Visit Lodi to spend a weekend there, I jumped at the chance. I love to travel. I also love dispelling stereotypes and delving into a new place. When Lodi is mentioned, often people think zinfandel. Lodi is more than that. It offers a plethora of wines, food, and […]
Trousseau Gris: New To Me
A few years ago, I became a member of the Wine Century Club, which requires that one taste wines made from 100 different grape varieties. I was new to wine and became fanatical about buying and tasting atypical varietal wines. One variety that did not make my first 100 list was trousseau gris, a relatively […]
In My Glass: East Coast and West Coast in the House
My life as I know it is about to change for one month. I am preparing to process the largest wine club I have ever managed. It means long hours and long work weeks. I am putting my personal life on hold for at least two to four weeks to see this through successfully, so if […]
What’s in my Glass: Ferrari-Carano and Old York Cellars
The past couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to participate in two virtual tastings, one with Ferrari-Carano on November 12 and one with Old York Cellars on November 19. I always enjoy these tastings because the participants interact with winemakers, ask questions, taste the wines, share opinions about the wines, and suggest food […]
2014: A Few of My Favorite Things
I keep trying to come up with a way to describe this year in my life, but all I keep coming up with is crazy. Anyone who thinks it’s easy to do a life 360 needs to give it a try. You can read more about my personal life this year at this link. At any […]
