I won these bubbles in a co-worker’s kid’s school raffle in 2009, after purchasing a raffle ticket. At the time, I didn’t really think much about it. Even though the bottle was marked “Priceless” it was always low on my list to open. Was it priceless to the original owner because they packed it carefully …
Last week, I went to another Zachys DC tasting. Upon entering, we were greeted with a generous pour of Laurent-Perrier Rosé. Cathleen Burke-Visscher, Founder, of Wine Works & Co., guided us through a fabulous tasting from Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Chateau Fourcas-Borie and Chateau Lalande-Borie. It was so cool that we got to do a vertical tasting …
Initially, I was supposed to take my Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) exam (check out my first post, “Just Start Already”). Went on vacation to South Africa and got behind in class/studies. Never caught up. I decided to postpone it. I knew I couldn’t pass without seriously studying. Was that the best decision? For me, …
If you have read my posts before then you know I am a fan of bubbles. At all price points! So my friends and I decided to “taste the stars” at Calvert Woodley’s Champagne and Sparkling Wine tasting. For bubbles to be called Champagne, it has to be made in the region of Champagne (France). …
OmG! I’ve waited a long time to experience Maydan. It has won numerous awards (one is Bon Appetit’s No. 2 Best New Restaurant in America, 2018). People actually stand in line before it opens. Maydan means “gathering place” or “square” often in the middle of a city.” This is a perfect definition because most of …
I forgot to post my visit to the new Whole Foods in DC. I’m a sucker for an enomatic machine!! You fill a card with money and you can try different wines by the glass – it’s like Dave & Busters for adults! $25 got me a lot of pours. It’s also a great way …
On Sunday I checked out a really cool, intimate conversation at Dio Wine Bar called “Where Gender and Wine Intersect” with Rachel Signer (Editor and Publisher of Pipette Magazine). There were some really important questions that were asked and answered by Rachel. I won’t get into specifics because I feel that I am not the …
This past weekend, my friends and I enjoyed afternoon tea at The Watergate Hotel (yes, that hotel). Traditionally served around 4 p.m., afternoon tea has been around since 1840 (started by Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford). You are served different types of tea with small delicate sandwiches, scones and sweets. They bring a glass …
This Erath Pinot Gris is a tasty, dry white wine. Clean. Citrus. Pear. Low Acidity. Great price point ($10-15). This would be a good wine to bring for Thanksgiving. (purchased at Costco)
During the Wine Bloggers Conference on Friday night, there’s a thing called “Mystery Excursions.” You get a random, color ticket from the conference registration desk and at 5:15pm meet in the hotel lobby. The cool thing is you don’t know where you are going! Once the groups were gathered by ticket color, we were loaded …
After the wine class at Maxwell DC, we went to dinner at Tiger Fork. Finally!! The fried, crispy Chili Tofu with crab was the perfect starter. The cocktail was an Old Fashioned but not your usual OF — it was made with Baijiu (a white liquor made with sorghum, wheat, rice, sticky rice and corn) …
To arrive in Walla Walla from Seattle for the Wine Bloggers Conference, we decided to take a 45-minute Commuter flight on AlaskaHorizon (Bombardier Q400). I’m talking the kind of small plane that you have to walk on the tarmac to get to. The kind of plane with small, black propellers (gulp). Then upon landing (thank …
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 …
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 …
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 …
