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 …
What a delicious example of Rosé from Three Sticks Wines. Bright. Juicy. Strawberries. Made with Syrah, Grenache and three different white grapes (Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Marsanne). The pictures do not do the label justice and I love the bottle shape. Maybe I’ll keep it for flowers. On a serious note, in 2017 the fires …
The quick stop at WaWa for cheap eats led me to dig in my wine stash for Pink Flow, a dry Spanish Rosé by Sota Els Angels. A thirst-quenching, natural wine with Merlot, Syrah and Carignan. Flavors of strawberry and wafts of floral notes fill my glass. I also taste a little minerality. It worked …
So I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve entered a few contests on IG. You know the one where you have to follow, like and tag three of your besties? Well it actually paid off! I entered a Love Jadot (Louis Jadot) Bastille Day contest and won a Rabbit Corkscrew. Yay me! Many years ago, …
This year I have been trying to drink more white wine. For this red wine lover this is not an easy task. However, the crazy heat in DC has made for a smooth transition. I will tell you that this inexpensive white wine (on sale for $12.99 at Zachy’s DC, but I purchased it on …
For some serious Winelovers & Somms this post may not mean much. To be able to try wine this old was simply amazing. A 1947 Barolo, 1985 Cote du Rhône and a 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma (all amazing and as they opened up became more amazing!). Someone in the room even got to try …
So glad and yet so sad I opened this bottle. Glad because it’s perfect with my pizza (cheese, fresh spinach and white sauce). Sad because it’s my only bottle. I had the immense pleasure to visit Cape Town, South Africa last year. During this visit, one of our wine stops included Delaire Graff. Tasting wine …
You ever have one of those days that you sat at your computer and all you could think about is opening a bottle of wine (of course you have!). That’s been me all day! By the time I finished with my work day and running errands, I find myself floating to my wine stash. Feeling …
Both Rosés are from popular winemakers/wineries. Both include Pinot Noir. Both bright, refreshing and delicious (Rosé All Day, right?). Great price points. Do you have a go to Rosé?
Outdoor dining in the middle of summer is normally not my thing. But last night was the perfect evening to dine outside in DC. A friend and I enjoyed a visually stunning dinner and wine pairing at Little Pearl. Little Pearl is part of the world renowned Rose’s Luxury family. There were beautiful edible flowers in …
I’m supposed to start writing about wine and maybe some other stuff. But when you’re a novice writer, where do you start? Especially where do you start when you have to add wine in the mix? I’ve been told by numerous people, you just start! I have been a wine lover for the last 15-20 years (did I just give away my age??). So it should be easy for me to write about something I love. Right?
I started with White Zinfandel, like most people I know. I left a lot of my friends in the White Zin and Sweet wine category. Sweet wine never worked for me (not that there’s anything wrong with that!). I’ve just always been different. I love the taste of Bourbon/Whiskey and even Tequila. When people turn up their faces when drinking, a big smile comes across mine. So it seemed only natural that my palette gravitated to Full Bodied Cabernet, Syrah and Zinfandels (yes, Zinfandel).
On my first trip to the land of Full Bodied Cabernets (Napa), ya’ll I was hooked! On this trip, I was lucky to take a Wine Immersion Class from Karen MacNeil (Author of the Wine Bible). I even have my signed certificate hanging proudly on my frig. Napa made me fall deeper and deeper in love with wine.
What a journey it has been. From joining tasting clubs, to visiting wineries around the world, to studying and hopefully passing my CSW exam. I don’t know where this wine journey will take me but please join me on this ride! I sure could use a co-pilot!
