Summer has done it....it's turned me onto more whites. How on Earth did that happen? Regardless, I have been trying to expand my palate and guess what....it's time for a riesling! Fair warning, I am still not all about those sweet rieslings, though I will be talking about the differences and the fact that I actually … Continue reading Wine 23: Riesling (Dry)
Last post about Napa, I promise, and then back to posting about my journey through other wine varietals. 😉 Before I get into my "Runner Up" I don't think I said it before, but The Meritage was amazing! It was right outside downtown Napa, and was perfectly located for us to quickly get to where … Continue reading Napa: The Runner Up
"Don't join all the wine clubs!" I was cautioned by a friend even before I set foot in the rolling hills of vines. As the wine flows and the ambience captivates, one can be easily swayed to join wine clubs which offer unique perks to their members. Knowing myself, I probably would've joined at least … Continue reading Napa: The Wine Clubs
Things have been pretty quiet on the blog front (not that I haven't been drinking wine over the past several weeks), as I've been working a bunch on my podcast and also got pretty busy with work and life, so apologies for my radio silence. But.... Drumroll, please.......It's official: I've been to Napa! For as … Continue reading Napa, How I Miss Thee
If you've read my bio, you know I very rarely enter the realm of white wine. But since I've only had two since the year has started, I intentionally chose a white varietal with the optimistic view that the weather would warm (even slightly) and give me inspiration for some lighter, pool-worthy beverages. Grüner veltliner (pronounced … Continue reading Wine 16: Grüner Veltliner
A beautiful weeknight spent with some of my favorite ladies! Girls' wine night is something I always look forward to - not just because I get to try a few wines, but most importantly because I get to spend time with good friends. We gathered 6 girls together last Tuesday night to drink zinfandel - … Continue reading Wine 14: Zinfandel
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