Santa Cristina is a special wine…
This bottle of Santa Cristina was given to me by my sister’s in-laws last year, during the holidays. It’s made from a blend of Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet. And, you can find it just about anywhere: Total Wine, local grocery stores, online, etc., in
This post is inspired by the Monthly Wine Writing Challenge (#MWWC31), managed by Jeff @ The Drunken Cyclist. Check out his site for more (better) wine blog reading & links to previous entries. This month’s theme, Faith, was chosen by last month’s winner: Allison, of OkieWineGirl!
Faith. Let’s start with the basics.
It’s
January flew by, didn’t it? With so many alternative facts lurking around this busy, nonsensical month, I’ve been thankful for the distraction and happiness that comes in the form of a (good) bottle of wine (or two). While there were plenty of wines to choose from, I’ve decided on two
Wine books are more than just reading about wine.
While reading this book, I learned Kalecik Karasi (“kah-le-jeek kah-rah-suh”) is a red wine grape variety native to central Turkey. It also sounds like a bottle Daenerys Targaryen would demand. Along with honest, yet respectful opinions of the wines they tasted and
This past weekend I was back in sunny, Southern California and just happened to be walking distance from We Olive in La Jolla (which is a good thing because parking is nearly impossible!). I know We Olive is a franchise, but there’s something special about the one on 1158 Prospect
As a red wine enthusiast, I rarely drink the bubbly, so this post will be for everyone like me—the ones who randomly grab a bottle for special occasions, classic New Year’s Eve toasts, and made mimosas out of the mass-produced, inexpensive bottles (nothing wrong with that).
There’s always something new to
The first weekend of October has brought cooler weather, cute little pumpkins to buy, and a visit by our good friend (and old neighbor from San Diego) Justin! He’s an excellent food photographer, Freelance Web Designer, and cook. Be sure to visit his website, SaltPepperSkillet.com for gorgeous food photos/recipes &
I participated in my first olfactory tasting class this week. It was offered through Carlson Creek Vineyards, a family owned and operated winery out of Willcox, Arizona (the majority of Arizona grapes are grown in Willcox, about one hour east of Tucson). The class was taught by Robert Carlson, the head
If I hadn’t joined Twitter to connect and learn from all the other wine lovers, I more than likely wouldn’t have known about Cabernet Day (it seems every day is a designated day for something/anything!). Who came up with this? Per my extensive online research (Wine Folly’s site came up
If you’re a fan of Sideways, you can’t help but love Vertical.
I read Vertical this week, the sequel to Sideways, written by Miles Rex Pickett. It’s a must read if you loved Sideways, love books, and love wine Pinot Noir. The book, 382 pages short, read quickly. Paul Giamatti & Thomas Haden
