Wine Tasting Short: Bodegas Lan 2020 Rioja Crianza Release Date: February 28, 2025 Photos by: Denise M. Gardner Today’s Wine Tasting Short is a part of a two-part series. This is going to be part one where we start to explore some wines from Rioja. In our oaky series, we’ve been talking a lot about […]
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Voices of the Vine: Episode 07
A Dangerous Wine that Became Our New Year’s Eve Tradition Release Date: December 13, 2024 Today, we’re diving into why we “cheers” with sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve once the clock tolls midnight. This episode is filled with Champagne history, the start of the Ball in Times Square, and why the term “toast” is […]
The One-Stop-Shop for Buying Holiday Wine Gifts
In the spirit of not getting too stressed during the holiday season, I’m covering all things wine gifting. The what-to-buy, the how-to-wrap, and the little extras you can add to the purchase to let someone you love know you care. First, the what-to-buy. Virginia and I shared our wine-buying secrets when it comes to gifting wine! […]
Voices of the Vine: Episode 06
Taste, Flavor, and Appeal: Wine Buying Tips for Holiday Gifts Release Date: November 29, 2024 The holiday season is upon us, and I know that finding the perfect gift can be stressful and time consuming. So today, Virginia and I are going to save you some time by discussing our favorite wines to buy as […]
Champagne, Color, and Bliss… Oh, My!
What can the wedding industry teach us about making wine a special occasion? Today’s event trends! The wedding industry is one of the best places for inspiration when it comes to elevating our experiences with wine (even if we aren’t in the market to get married). There are two trends that are easily transferable to […]
Create a Wine Themed Easter Basket
With Easter right around the corner, this wine themed Easter basket is a simple, thoughtful selection for the wine lover in your life. Here are the instructions for what to include in the basket and how to make it. What you will need: Assemble in this order: Or, watch my Instagram video (@dgwinemaking) for how […]
