I am enjoying the Domaine Besson Chablis Premier Cru 2018 from the Vaillons vineyard of Burgundy, France. Vaillons is one of the largest Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis and is always known for its award winning wines! In France, many wines are named after the regions they are grown in and by French law, these vineyards can only grow that
Read moreChardonnay has always been a favorite in my white wine category since it can be developed into so many different styles! It can be aged in oak, stainless steel, concrete, or just in the bottle. Chardonnay can be lightly oaked, unoaked, sparkling, dry, fruity, blended with other grapes, and so much more. The region the grapes are grown in and
Read moreI am a big fan of Riesling and I enjoy all the Riesling styles and sweetness levels. Dry Rieslings are usually my favorite because they pair so well with many types of foods. Germany is best known for its Riesling wines but places like Michigan, New York, Ontario, Alsace, Oregon, Washington State, and other cool northern climates also grow Riesling
Read moreI love white wines all year long but a light, crisp Pinot Grigio from the northern region of Italy can definitely beat the heat! These Pinot Grigios are most always done in stainless steel and are light in body and dry. These make easy pairings for warm weather foods and outdoor events. Today I am sipping on Corte Grande Delle
Read moreGrowing up in Michigan exposed me to many northern grape varieties when I started tasting and getting into wine. Riesling was one of those grape varieties since Michigan had Rieslings of all different styles and levels of sweetness. So it is very natural to me to find great Rieslings and know the correct flavors that should follow when I taste.
Read moreBeing a huge fan of sparkling wine, I enjoy finding bubblies from around the world in unique places. Now Alsace, France is not an odd place to find great wines or even sparkling wines but I don’t see them at the store as often as I come across Champagne. Many regions of France use the designation “crémant” for a sparkling
Read moreYou can definitely say that this is a Chardonnay with “personality”…and the personality associated with it is tv celebrity Kevin O’Leary or “Mr Wonderful” of Shark Tank fame! I have very high expectations for this Kevin O’Leary Fine Wines Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017 because if Mr Wonderful has put his name on it, it must be amazing! These grapes were
Read moreThe Rhone Valley in Eastern France is a viticultural region known for its breathtaking beauty and their wonderful wines. They have been carrying on traditional wine making methods for thousands of years! The northern region of the Rhone is known for their elegant, robust red wines and the southern region also produces legendary red wines but also some amazing white
Read moreThis sparkling wine from Good Harbor Vineyards in Northern Michigan is full of fun and frolic! I have been known to “Sleep Bare” but normally don’t consider it in this “often chilly” climate in Michigan. But this “Sleeping Bare” is in reference to Good Harbor’s close proximity to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and it being named the most beautiful place
Read moreSpring has sprung in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere and it may decide to finally stick around for awhile! Warmer weather brings with it some beautiful foliage, bees, dragonflies, flowers, sandals, relaxing atmosphere, and more salads and lighter fare. I definitely crave more Rosé now than any other time of year! Rosé just seems to fit in with the
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