Wine drinkers have had a love/hate relationship with Chardonnay wine. There is always the controversy of whether it should be fermented in oak or in stainless steel. What I’ve learned… [Continue Reading]
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With a salute to both Black History Month and women winemakers, the Wine Review Council, consisting of eight wine enthusiasts, met to sample some amazing and unique wines. Many of… [Continue Reading]
What’s to know about Austin? In 2019, Austin was ranked “#1 Best Place to Live” for three years in a row by both U.S. News and World Reports and by… [Continue Reading]
Have you ever wondered where the “Coolest” and “Most Fun” small towns are in America? Corning and the Southern Finger Lakes region have been described in these terms. Recently,… [Continue Reading]
Every few months the Wine Review Council meets to explore new wines and pairs them with delicious dishes. Recently, we met at the home of Marc and Robin Simpson in… [Continue Reading]
I bet you are itching to get out and do some shopping and explore some new restaurants just like I am. A few weeks ago I attended a webinar… [Continue Reading]
Spain has so much to offer a visitor, and two unique favorites are Rioja wine and Romesco Sauce. Rioja Wine To say that the Spanish region of Rioja takes its… [Continue Reading]
There is more to wine country in Oregon than the Willamette Valley. Drive four hours south and experience the home to 88 vineyards, more than 70 varietals of grapes, and… [Continue Reading]
A great surprise arrived by delivery a few days ago. During this time of being confined to our homes, delivery packages are always wonderful. As a food, wine, and travel… [Continue Reading]
Who knew New Mexico grew so many Italian varietals of grapes? Who knew the wines would be so good? How do they compare to wines from Italy? The Wine… [Continue Reading]