Learning about wine has become a personal obsession and I am currently studying for my Level Two Sommelier certification, having passed the Level One exam. Here I detail what I have learned from my studies as well as from visiting various wine-producing regions around the world. You will find a plethora of posts containing specific bottle recommendations along with general wine education and plenty of cocktails mixed in, for good measure. Have a wine or cocktail-related question? Reach out to me via the contact tab. I am always ready to discuss my favorite beverage. Cheers!
As I mentioned in my post on the 2008 Vindemio Regain, I am unfamiliar with French wines. Shameful, I know. So, in my quest to remedy this embarrassing attribute, I set off for a fun-filled evening of Bordeaux tasting at 610 Magnolia. For those who may not be familiar, 610 Magnolia is a wonderful and highly regarded restaurant tucked away in the heart of …
I am admittedly a wine novice, particularly when it comes to French wines. During our time in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, located in France’s southern Rhone region, we explored a small, but important, part of the wine landscape. However we were ill-prepared on this adventure and the language barrier proved to be a sticking point in my multiple attempts to learn about the wine. So …
Chianti is my favorite type of red wine. I fell head over heels for this creation when my husband I spent two weeks in Tuscany for our honeymoon. Weaving along the narrow, winding roads we stopped in a number of wineries, each one seemingly better than the last. We brought back sixteen bottles of wine (alas, only fifteen made it, …
How cool is that label? This bottle is from Flora Springs, an incredible winery in Napa Valley. This particular bottle is a special release they make every October called their ‘Ghost Wine’. The October 2010 selection is a beautiful Cabernet Franc. The top is sealed in black or orange wax rounding out this spooky creation. Flora Springs was our first …
Schramsberg Brut Rose, 2007. This is what we were sipping when the ball dropped and the first moments of 2012 slipped into play. And I can only hope this is a sign of good things to come because this bottle was absolutely wonderful. We picked it up in Napa when we took a tour of the living cave that houses …
It’s hard to believe that Christmas has already come and gone. I am constantly finding myself trying to stop time – to create a pause, no matter how brief, and linger over one more glass of wine, one more nibble of food. It is often said that food brings people together and I certainly find this to be true, especially …
It was an incredible trip. Our dear friends, Matt and Glynnis, gave us a whirlwind yet incredibly thought out tour of Napa Valley. Not at all to our surprise, we were hooked. I loved every drop we drank, every bite of food we tasted. And then we reached Chappellet. As I have mentioned, Zach and I are branching out from …
Nearly two years ago my husband and I set out to explore the South of France. After discovering Nice, Saint Paul de Vence, Cap Ferrat and several other wonderful little towns we spent the last two days in Aix. A day trip to the outlying wine country was a must. After hours of tasting beautiful wines and constant translation issues …
