I had a couple of friends over for a little wine evening, setting off on a liquid journey of the Bordeaux region of France. The only requirement was to come with a bottle of red Bordeaux, and ready to have a relaxing girls night. Since Bordeaux pairs well with pork and cured meats, I made … Continue reading Wine 8: Red Bordeaux Blends
It's Valentine's Day, which means there's only one question to ask: Is there a "Mr. Right" when it comes to wine glasses? Do you actually need to go out and buy every single variation of wine glassware to ensure you use the "right" one? What about those funky shapes? Having recently (last year) registered for … Continue reading Choosing a Vessel
It's still cold outside, but what I'm pouring in my glass will definitely warm you from the inside out! Join me as I explore a petite sirah from California.
You had me at merlot! Though it's gotten a bit of a bad rap, merlot isn't a wine that should be overlooked. I was hanging out with my favorite bartender at Onesto in Milwaukee (who essentially gives me a crash course in wine every time I see him) and he blew my mind with the following: … Continue reading Wine 6: Merlot
This week was an exploration into unfamiliar terrain in Italy's red wines. I tried barbera d'Asti, paired with my favorite food: pizza. Check out the full blog for more details!
Happy Hump Day!!! It's Wednesday - you've made it to the week's halfway point, which means you deserve a little happy hour/weekend beverage inspiration. This week's post is all about MALBEC! Malbec can be magical. Seriously, I love this wine. A little spice mixed in with that fuller bodied red is just so yummy and … Continue reading Wine 4: Malbec
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