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.
Tag: red wine
Wine 6: Merlot
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
Wine 5: Barbera (and pizza)
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!
Wine 4: Malbec
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
Wine 2: Pinot Noir
This week, I was fortunate enough to have scheduled a wine tasting at our local Thief Wine, at the Milwaukee Public Market, which contributed to my varietal selection this week: Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir was a wine I never tried - or at least knew I tried and gave much thought to it - until … Continue reading Wine 2: Pinot Noir
Wine 1: Beaujolais Nouveau
The French word nouveau means 'new', and what better way to start off the new year, than with a Beaujolais Nouveau! Beaujolais is also known as gamay, or gamay noir. One thing you'll find about a beaujolais nouveau (let's call it B.N. from here on out) is that it's recommended to drink it when its young, … Continue reading Wine 1: Beaujolais Nouveau
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