This Wednesday, I take off for my first Wine Bloggers Conference (WBC) being held in Walla Walla, Washington. WBC is a jam packed, 3-day schedule where wine bloggers from around the world get together for wine education and to taste wine from the host city. One of the sessions is Live Red and White Wine …
Women in wine…
Monday night I got to witness a panel of four bad ass Women in Wine – Elizabeth Parker, Williams Corner Wine; Ashli Johnson, Old Westminster Winery; Michelle Lim Warner, DCanter Wines; and Vanessa Cominsky, St Anselm DC. This event was held at DCanter Wines and moderated by Ashley and Dianka from Winona DC. The guests …
A special wine meet and greet…
Founded in 2002, one of the African American Vintners Association’s (AAVA) purposes is to “develop a sense of community among members of the organization through friendly and informal networking and social functions.” This purpose allowed me to have a wonderful time on Sunday at the AAVA tasting held at City Winery. I had been following …
Don’t threaten me with a good time…
Good times Saturday night at the Mason Dixie Fried Chicken and Champagne Pop Up! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you can’t go wrong with Fried Chicken and Champagne. After closing their drive-thru restaurant, Mason Dixie is planning to open up a sit down restaurant in Shaw DC. Ya’ll go get those …
I am tasting the stars…
“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars” – I know Dom Pérignon (a Benedictine monk from the famous Champagne House Dom Pérignon) said this but wow this is how I felt the other day. I was so happy to attend the tasting at Zachys DC (I sleep there now, in the warehouse) to try these …
To can or not to can…
Okay, I’m late to the canned wine party. I admit it. So when my friend gave me this can of Babe Rosé, I thought why not. I mean it says it’s bottled by Yasss Queen (Swish Beverages). That’s a good reason to try it, right? I’m not gonna lie. I like it. Slightly sweet. Fizzy. …
The end of WA Wine Month…
Did I pick this wine because of the label? Yup. I know that’s a no no to some. It’s a pretty wine label created by Brooklyn artist Zimer. Seriously, that’s not the only reason. I also selected this wine because it’s a Cabernet Sauvignon (4% Cab Franc) from Columbia Valley and today is the last …
National Red Wine Day…
Since I had wine last night at the Zachys DC Warehouse tasting, I was planning to skip a day. But how can I do that when today is National Red Wine Day! So, I decided to finally use my Coravin on this delicious bottle of Garnatxa from Parés Baltà. One glass. Done! The Coravin will …
Saturday was a great day…
I love a casual wine tasting where you can feel comfortable asking questions and nothing is off limits. Saturday was one of those times. It started with a fun and funky wine tasting outside on the patio at Primrose with Sebastian, the chill and vibrant owner. If you follow any wine accounts on IG, you’ll …
The things you learn in an intimate wine class…
On a Sunday, only a few of us gathered to take a monthly wine class at Maxwell DC. Normally this place is packed. I am anxious but excited. There will be multiple bottles placed on the bar in front of us. Bright tropical fruit. Sweet. Dry, mineral, salty. Aromas of petrol. Sometimes sparkling. This wine …
Another perfect pairing…
When you think perfect pairings what comes to mind? Bubbles and Fried Chicken? Indian dishes and Riesling? Sushi and Sake? How about Muscadet and Oysters! (yup, I’m still drinking white wine). You may be automatically thinking Moscato, a sweet sparkling or still Italian wine. But Muscadet from France is a dry, mineral, lime-y wine made …
Dining at the Unconventional Diner…
I’ve been trying to eat at The Unconventional Diner for a while now. I finally went Saturday night and had a great dinner with great friends! During our visit, UD was in the middle of Restaurant Week. Of course we went “off script” and ordered from their regular menu. I decided to start off with …
Boom boom into the room…
If it weren’t for Instagram, I wouldn’t know August was Washington State’s wine month. I have to be honest, I’m not that familiar with wine from Washington State. Actually drinking WA wine seems like a more enjoyable way to educate myself then simply going to Google. So I took two bottles over to a friend’s …
Still dreaming…
So after a Riesling tasting class at my favorite wine bar (Maxwell Park) in the city, we walked a half block in the rain to San Lorenzo to enjoy the Festa di San Lorenzo (a 3 course prix-fixe menu). Of course I did it a little different – I ordered two entrees instead of an …
Saturday brunching in the city…
A delicious brunch with great friends yesterday at Tyber Creek Wine Bar. Outdoor seating and unlimited Rosé on tap (Cinsault), yes please!! A bagel board with Ivy City Smokehouse smoked fish? Drool worthy! We also decided to try the Cold Brew Old Fashioned with Bulleit (so good!). It was a tad pricey for brunch but …