Every year, lots of sommeliers and wine experts talk about what wines to adorn one’s Thanksgiving table. And every year, I never buy any of their suggestions.Why?Because, I just want to drink what I like. It’s a holiday for goodness sake!Do any of … [Read more...] about Have a Wine-Centric Thanksgiving or Holiday
Sparkling
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 … [Read more...] about More ‘Mosas, More Ways!
Creating Rosé Wines
Rosé… is a life style.It’s the wine version of renewal, similar to how many of us feel every time Spring rolls around and we can sense the smell of emerging plant growth in the air. Something fresh is on the horizon.This wine style captivates many. … [Read more...] about Creating Rosé Wines
A Winemaking Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes with how Bubbles get into Bubbly
A few days ago, we welcomed in the New Year with a freshly chilled glass of bubbly.According to the personal financial social media company, WalletHub, Americans consume about 360 million glasses of sparkling wine on New Year’s Eve. This iconic … [Read more...] about A Winemaking Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes with how Bubbles get into Bubbly
Make Wine the Dessert
Every year, I put on my favorite apron and embark on a few days of baking for all sorts of end-of-year holidays. It takes a lot of planning, time, and oven coordination, but it seems to fill a lot of people with joy.Like most of 2020, this year, our … [Read more...] about Make Wine the Dessert