Beautiful dark purple. I let it sit in my glass for 30 mins while I made my lamb burger and tater tots (you know that’s a Drinky LaRue house favorite). Definitely let it open up, the alcohol is not as pronounced. Without it, it’s a little hot at 14.3%. I love that each bottle is …
*Maryland Wine Month ended last night. Even though I had a few technical difficulties, I still wanted to include this post.* Maryland Wine Month means celebrating with a glass of 2015 South Slope Red Blend from The Vineyards at Dodon. Located in Anne Arundel County, Dodon is a ninth generation family owned farm. It’s definitely …
Okay, I’ll be honest I was going to keep these Maker Wine cans for myself. But decided it would be really great to share with friends. I love that the box came with notecards that listed the stories of each winemaker. Their stories are also on the back of each can. So we were able …
Pinot Noir can be a difficult grape to grow and work with but Shalini Sekhar does it with finesse. She has crafted a few for Waits-Mast Family Cellars. Waits-Mast, owned by Jennifer Waits and Brian Mast, is a small-lot boutique winery in California that produces 50 to 100 case lots each year and others are …
I’m so excited! My first story is up on @thevintnerproject! I featured Ottavino Wines Rockstar Winemaker, Shalini Sekhar. Please read and share her amazing story! Cheers!
On a whim, I decided to stop by the incredibly busy, Black-owned, Spice Suite in Washington, DC. To my surprise there wasn’t the usual line outside the door and down the block. I was able to go in and browse with only a few people in line (lucky me!). The owner, Angel, is normally in …
Another weekend that felt a little “normal.” I went with @atastyjourney to our “Cheers,” Maxwell Park (que the Cheers theme song!). At their Navy Yard location they have a pairing menu called Russell Island (it’s a Fishing Island in MI). You select a number from the menu and you get a small bite paired with …
I have to be honest and say the label caught my eye. But after a little research, I realized there was more to this wine than the label. Longavi Wines is a collaboration between Chilean producer Julio Bouchon and South African winemaker David Nieuwoudt. So it’s more than just a cute label. Made using native …
SCFTW (Screw Cap For The Win)! This Chardonnay by House of Brown is part of the Brown Estate family – Napa’s first Black owned estate winery (their Zinfandel is fire!). It’s a little hard to find but keep searching. It’s totally worth it! HOB’s motto is “Come one, come all.” That’s definitely the vibe we …
I normally don’t celebrate wine holidays but yesterday was Pinot Noir Day! Well I couldn’t pass that up! I decided to Coravin a little of this hand harvested 2018 Pinot Noir from Oceano Owner/Vintner Rachel Martin (Marbue Marke is the Winemaker). It’s bright, earthy, cherry, strawberry with a hint of vanilla. I made a little …
A little tasting and education on Saturday with Winemaker Matt Taylor and Master Somm Carlton McCoy. The tasting featured Matt’s sold out, hard to find label Chamboulé. These wines are 100% whole cluster and made with very little sulfur. Carlton walked us through a tasting of Matt’s 3 Cabernets. 1. 2015 Chamboulé Cabernet Sauvignon Constant …
Last night was another educational and fun tasting with Erik Segelbaum, Smithsonian Associates and SommStock. This tasting took us on a journey of Burgundy. I realized I am officially on the white wine train. I enjoyed the Chablis and Mersault (bottles 1 & 2 respectively). I also loved that Erik gave us an easy way …
Ready for tonight’s Sake tasting with A Life Well Drunk and Toshio Ueno of the Sake School of America. Toshio is the only one in the world to hold Master of Sake, Master Sake Sommelier and WSET Sake Educator diploma. Through DC Sake Co, we are tasting the following sakes: -Amabuki Cup Sake Yamahai Omachi Junmai (earthy, complex …
Want some happiness on a plate and in your glass? This is it! Some watermelon with feta & mint and a glass of Domaine Tempier Rosé. Delicious, juicy watermelon all around! Talk about a good feeling. Happy, happy Sunday folks.
Tonight I’m joining Janet Cam and Ben Jordan (Early Mountain & Lightwell Survey) for some Zoom wine education. They will be discussing Early Mountain’s 2019 Rosé and the 2017 Eluvium. Since I am already familiar with EM’s delicious Rosé, I decided to try their 2019 PUR — 60% Chardonnay, 35% Viognier and 5% Pinot Gris. …
