With Father’s Day upon us, it may be difficult to find that perfect gift for the dad that has it all. While a nice bottle of wine may not be the first thing we think about when it comes to gifts for men, I’ve found that a bottle of wine with a lot of thought […]
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More ‘Mosas, More Ways!
One of the classic wine cocktails of all times must be the mimosa: a mixture of fresh orange juice and sparkling wine. If you’re creative, a little curl of orange rind is added to adorn the glass. But there is no reason to get stuck in the rut of making the same old mimosa time […]
Wine Sips with Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Chocolates
Have you ever had a dessert and wine pairing that left you feeling like the mark was missed? If so, you are not alone! One of my greatest food-and-wine pairing pet peeves comes in pairing desserts with wines. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to talk about chocolate […]
The Wine Harvest is Upon Us
For many U.S. wine making regions, September marks a more “official” beginning of the grape harvest. It’s true that in Southern states and in parts of the West Coast, harvest may begin earlier: in August or even during a portion of July. I suppose I “unofficially” declare September as the start of harvest because that […]
