This time we’re heading back to France for a red varietal called Petit Verdot. Though it can certainly hold its own as a single-varietal wine, it’s probably best known as one of the six Bordeaux grapes, hanging around with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Carménère (though this last one is more rare). Petit … Continue reading Wine 34: Petit Verdot
May the fourth be with you....ahem, I mean Happy International Sauvignon Blanc Day!! In honor of this special day, which falls on the first Friday of May each year (a big thank you to the New Zealand Wine website for the graphic above, I thought it was perfect timing to open up a sauvignon blanc, especially as … Continue reading Wine 19: Sauvignon Blanc
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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