I've been drinking wine for a while now, and have come up with Jamie's 7 Commandments of Drinking Wine. đ No, the wine gods won't smite you if you don't follow these, but I've found these "rules" to be a good guiding force. 1. Never say never. Moscato. Riesling. Chardonnay. I've said before that I'd … Continue reading 7 Commandments of Drinking Wine
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Wine 30: Champagne
With the new year kicking off, I'm sure many of you have found a good excuse to pop open a bottle of bubbly. And even if you don't have a specific reason, bubbly is always a good idea (and actually pairs well with just about any food)! Champagne is synonymous with sparkling wines, but in … Continue reading Wine 30: Champagne
Wine 25: Cabernet Sauvignon
Happy Cabernet Sauvignon Day!!! August 30th (or the Thursday before Labor Day) is the annual holiday to celebrate all that is cab sav. I couldn't have asked for a better excuse to pop open a bottle, not that I ever really need one! Unless you've been living under a rock, you've at least heard of cabernet … Continue reading Wine 25: Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa: The Runner Up
Last post about Napa, I promise, and then back to posting about my journey through other wine varietals. đ 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