I really enjoy trips to Michigan’s Wine Country in the Leelanau (pronounced: Lee-luh-nah) Peninsula. It has a rather unique vibe and is a bit more relaxing than some of the other wine trips I have taken. Timing really matters when visiting Leelanau. I strongly recommend looking into the weather for the time of year you […]
White Wine
Find Your Favorite White Wine with “The Classics”
Do you know your favorite white wine grape variety? Or are you a California Chardonnay drinker, tried and true, that finds it difficult to branch out from your favorite style of wine? Just like we learned with “The Classics: Red Wines”, you can also easily identify your favorite white wines, too. Identifying your wine preferences […]
Tips for Storing Leftover Wine
Recently, a Wine Lover told me that she didn’t purchase wine because she didn’t want unfinished wine to go bad. When I asked her to clarify what she meant, she admitted to only buying wine in cans because she never finished a bottle on the night it was opened. And she was generally unhappy with […]
Alluring Aromatic White Wines
Imagine opening a freshly chilled bottle of white wine. The cool condensation covers the bottle. The crisp, yellow color reminds you of the endless amounts of sunshine through these hot summer months. The trickle of cold, white wine is so seductive that you can almost taste the wine before it touches your lips… These are […]
The Unmentionable [Wines]
Are there wine varieties that you tend to hide from admitting to other wine lovers that you enjoy? If so, you aren’t alone. In the world of wine, there are a series of wine grape varieties that do not receive esteemed recognition despite their regional popularity. This lack of acknowledgement has absolutely nothing to do […]
I Need a Wine for a Gathering
Holiday get-togethers are happening. That means the wine is flowing! One of the largest stressors I hear from people is knowing what kind of wine to bring to a festivity when they are asked to supply a wine. There’s so much apparent pressure to pick the “right” wine. But here’s the secret: there is no […]
