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*
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Much Ado About Tasting Notes
Earlier this year, I was asked by Snooth how I write tasting notes and I happily offered my opinion. After much anticipation, the post was published earlier this month. In response to my contribution, I received the following email, which made my day. As a very humble English sexagenarian cellaring for over 40 years, a […]
My Wine Movie Moment: French Kiss
I was recently asked to contribute a movie or television wine moment to a recent Snooth article, Wine in the Movies and on TV, and being the hopeless romantic that I am, my immediate choice was French Kiss, a longtime favorite movie. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Gender, no. Vermentino, yes.
I do not think that wines have masculine and feminine qualities, although we associate certain descriptors with gender. However, I do believe that winemakers possess varying sensibilities, palates, and styles, which make their way into the wines that they craft. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Hudson-Chatham Baco Noir
Baco Noir can be made in a variety of styles, from Bordeaux style to Burgundian, but I fell in love with the latter, lighter style made by Hudson-Chatham Winery in Ghent, New York… *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Champagne Jacquart Brut Mosaïque NV
I have chronicled my short journey with sparkling wine previously on this blog, winning the Monthly Wine Writing Challenge #27 back in September 2016 with my post entitled Loving Bubbles, Loving Life. What was once was an elusive beverage to me is now a regular staple in my everyday enjoyment of wine. I am always […]
Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2004
A sparkling wine that has become my birthday celebration tradition, I select Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2004 as a great age worthy choice for a recent Snooth Wine Writers’ Roundup. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
An Interview with VinVillageRadio
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with VinVillageRadio about this website, in honor my fifth anniversary of Traveling Wine Chick, as well as to talk about my writing for other websites like American Winery Guide and Snooth, and the future of my writing. I would be honored if you would listen as I chat with VinVillage‘s […]
The Real Napa Valley
Many wineries in the Napa Valley craft stunning examples of cabernet sauvignon because the grape flourishes in our Mediterranean microclimates and varied soil types. However, the Napa Valley is more than corporations and cabernet sauvignon. In my most recent contribution to Snooth, I debunk this myth and share with you why common Napa Valley stereotypes are […]
Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016
It seems appropriate to close out the writing year with an end-of-year post. At this moment, I don’t have a plan of how this is going to evolve, so please bear with me and stay along for the ride. First and foremost, thank you to those of you who have been reading, especially those of […]
