Tag Archives: white wine
Firstleaf: Unboxing Day
Subscription services exist for even wine drinkers! Are they worth the hype? I’ve just started one with Firstleaf, so here’s what I know so far.
Wine Reserves — Revisiting Old Favorites, Part 1/4
At times, digging through the wine cellar can produce wonderful finds of old favorites! Today I revisit a white that once knocked my socks off at a Rioja wine seminar. Will it stand the test of time, three years later?
Christmas for One: A Tailored Menu of Favorites
Flying solo for the holidays? Me, too. I’m sharing my menu and wine pairings for Christmas Day 2021, in case you could use some inspiration.
Wine Week, Part 1/3: “Ways to Make Your Local Wine Merchant Smile”
Part of a three-post series focusing on wine, wine buying, and wine pairing. We start with tips for visiting the local wine merchant, and then finish with a review of a South African Chenin Blanc.
Wine Buying Tips: “Bookmarking” Your Favorites
Maybe it’s the writer or reader in me, but whenever I find a wine I love, I have to document it. This doesn’t mean I post every “cool” wine I find on Instagram, though others do use that as a means of noting their own discoveries, and it is a valid option. Instead, I justContinue reading “Wine Buying Tips: “Bookmarking” Your Favorites”
Fourth of July Special: Colorado Wine Edition!
And now, as an addendum to yesterday’s post, some Colorado-based wines that could pair beautifully for the Fourth of July or other outdoor summer fare. Here are three that I love.
Fourth of July Special: Wines for Fireworks and Weekend Grillin’
Looking for a great wine to take to a summer gathering? Whether you celebrate the Fourth of July or not, here are five of my picks for this season!
Wine Challenge, Week 12: California Chardonnay
Attempting appreciation of a wine style I don’t typically drink unless I have to, or when it’s the only option. Challenges are all about trying new things and re-examining old opinions, right? Here we go.
Wine Challenge, Week 11: Pinot on Parade, Day 3/3
The last in a mini-series called “Pinot on Parade,” we conclude the week of wine tasting with an Italian Pinot Grigio.
Seeking Continual Flavor 