Rioja is my current obsession. Wandering the aisles of Total Wine & More one afternoon with my husband we stumbled across a Rioja and decided to grab it. My first reaction when we sipped the wine was “I forgot how much I love a good Rioja!”. Begin the Rioja obsession. Rioja is the most popular … More Not sure about the rain in Spain on the plain, but the wine is terrific
Happy New Year! Getting back to the grind of work and school can be a rough transition after the holiday season. Catching up on sleep, going back to eating more veggies and fewer cookies seems like a tough task, yet we all have to do it. Some folks might even be sticking to their resolution, … More New Year – Time To Give Back!
Trying to stay fit? Really killing it at the gym lately? I’ve got bad news for you, you’re going to have to take a day off so you can stuff your face with all the goodness that is Thanksgiving food. It’s OK, I’m sure if you are someone who still goes to department stores on … More Turkey Wine
“Enjoying fine food and wine at the family table, surrounded by your loved ones and friends, is not just a joy – it’s one of the highest forms of the art of living.” Robert Mondavi I consider myself very lucky. I have a wonderful family who loves to be together. Sunday dinners are common, family … More Andrew Jackson Somerville, Jr June 12, 1929 – June 20, 2017m
I have written about the fact that I am openly a snob about Rose wine. Rose from Provence is all I will drink…. until recently. Trader Joe’s has this power over me. Anything new prominently (brilliantly) displayed I buy. I can’t help it. They’re advertising/marketing people are brilliant. In a recent visit to TJ’s to … More Rose in a BIG Way!
I have come to a realization. I have become somewhat of a wine snob. Now, I have prided myself on not being one for years and years. Unfortunately, it has happened to me and I can’t go back. Let me explain. My realization is that I have only become a wine snob with Rose wines. … More Rose All Day, Everyday
Saturday marks the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby! The Mint Juleps will be flowing, glorious hats and seersucker suits will be flaunted and gazillions will be spent on a race that is very hard to bet on (20 horses). My favorite part is the horses going into the starting gate ready to … More Hats Off to Great Derby Wine
This past weekend, folks around the world celebrated Earth Day — some spending time hiking outside, others marching for Science in Washington, DC. A wonderful and important day to celebrate our Earth and green practices to keep our Earth healthy, clean and thriving. You must be wondering where I am going with this. Obviously in … More Mother Earth will thank you and your taste buds will thank you too!
Forgive me father, for I have sinned… no, wait, no I haven’t, but it’s been a while since my last post. I blame the hustle and bustle of the holidays, then the recovering from the holidays (which takes the entire month of January). Now that we are into February and the recovery is well over … More GREAT NEW LOCATION FOR WINE BUYING? TOTALLY!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Cue Andy Williams) Holiday parties up the wazoo, eggnog, Christmas cookies, elbowing your fellow shopper to grab that newest technology, arctic temperatures, did I mention cookies? Whether you’re a Scrooge or a holiday fan, sometimes a glass of wine – to either celebrate the holidays with family … More (A holiday gift for) The Hostess With The Mostest
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