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 […]
Wine Pairings
Voices of the Vine: Episode 12
Wine Tasting Short: Hacienda Lopez de Haro 2014 Gran Reserva Release Date: March 14, 2025 Photos by: Denise M. Gardner Welcome to Part 2 on our series on Rioja. Today we are going to talk about a Gran Reserva from Rioja. This is the style of the wine that is aged than we tasted in […]
Pairing Oaky Wines with Food
Very few beverages use a tree in the creation of its taste and flavor. But wine happens to be one of the few exceptions where the use of wood, and more specifically, oak wood, plays a significant role in crafting the beverage. In this Sip & Swirl edition, we’re going to dive into a few […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pairing Chocolate with Wine
Have you ever had a dessert and wine pairing that left you feeling like the mark was missed? If so, you are not alone! While I don’t tend to follow all of the “wine pairing rules,” when it comes to chocolate and wine, or dessert pairings, I often find myself defaulting to this one pairing […]
