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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I brightened up my Monday with a yummy pizza and this blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre) – what folks lovingly call GSM. This wine is from Powell & Son, located in the Barossa Valley in Australia. I love that this is a family owned winery. The father started out in economics and quickly …
Friendship is something we take for granted. Not intentionally. It just happens. We just figure our friends will always be there. That’s why it’s important to reach out and make time. Even if you have to schedule it weeks in advance. Folks save Champagne for a special occasion. A Birthday. An Anniversary. Not us. On …
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, …
Thank goodness for AC. It allows me to eat Ramen in the summertime. This delicious dish from Chaplins DC is made with chicken, coconut milk, lemongrass, scallions, red chili and cilantro (I added a poached egg for creaminess). A chilled glass of Cab Franc Rosé balanced out my meal quite nicely. Ask for Hillary at …
Last night showed me what happens when you bring together rap and wine. You get the hella approachable brand “True Wine Connoisseurs” from Rap Legend Sadat X (yes, from the 90’s rap group Brand Nubian!) and producer Will “Tell” Davis. The fun and energetic duo discussed their wines at Free State Bar in DC. The …
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 …
How did I forget to post the fabulous meal from San Lorenzo?!? Shame on me. The refreshing Aperol Spritz, the tender and moist Branzino with potato, tomato and olives and the TRUFFLE Parmesan Corn. Ya’ll truffle and cheese in the corn (OmG!!). I wasn’t sure if I was going to be brave enough to taste …
