Being 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 moreThe Tempranillo grape is the main red grape variety of Spain and is what puts them on the map when talking wine! This is the Mazal Barrica Toro Tempranillo 2013 and all grown and produced by Bodega Vinaguarena on the banks of the Guarena River in Northwest Spain. This Tempranillo spent 6 months in French and American oak casks and
Read moreChateau Castegens has historical roots dating back to 1453 with an awe inspiring castle and a beautiful vineyard. Superb wines are still being produced to this day like this inviting red blend of 80% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon! In my glass, deep ruby red in color. Aromas of ripe plum, cranberry, tobacco, and oak. Medium to
Read moreIt’s finally Spring and the birds are singing and the flowers are blooming! You can sip Rosés any time of year but Spring just seems to be the right time to start opening these bottles up since they go so well with Spring seasonal foods and the Easter holiday! Sancerre is a region in the Loire Valley of France which
Read moreThe Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, is the place to be for rich and full bodied Chardonnay’s! This is just the right soil and climate that Chardonnay loves and we are very lucky to get to indulge in its hedonistic flavors. This Rockridge Chardonnay is for that refined Chardonnay palate who loves a little oak character in their
Read moreThis year’s Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala was celebrated at the newly renovated Richmond Main Street Train Station which gave the feel of elegance and history! The last time I was at a train station, I was running through to catch my train before it left without me! But this was an evening of excitement and camaraderie and was to be
Read moreBeing in a “quandary” is something I am very good at since I can be perplexed in some difficult situations. But there was nothing perplexing here while I was experiencing this very quaffable and delectable white wine! From the prestigious Napa Valley, Trefethen Family Vineyards has taken their best white grapes, added some love, and created a lovely, tasteful wine.
Read moreAs a Sommelier, I have come to appreciate all styles of wine. Each wine, each style, each flavor has its place in the whole machine of wine life. Recently, I have had the chance to taste and sample some luscious sweet wines from the Bordeaux region of France. Sweet wines may not be the first thing you think of when
Read moreI often say that I “Tour the World Through Wine” so why not visit Napa Valley and feel like you are in a Persian castle? Darioush Khaledi is the owner of Darioush Winery and he brings more to the table than wonderful wines. Darioush brings the whole Persian culture to his winery in the form of art, poetry, architecture,
Read moreWhen I was growing up, I spent a lot of time reading. Mostly because I was a bit of a troublemaker and my father grounded me quite often so I would read in my rebellious solitude for days on end. But when I read, it was always about castles, dragons, fair maidens, and chivalrous men in suits of armor! Click
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