Decided to try a Skouras Red the other day while I was getting my Greek-food/gyro plate fix. Since I can’t remember the last time I had a Greek red I had no idea what a 90% Aghiorghitiko (also called St. George) and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend would taste like. I was told by the server that it(…)
Unique – that’s the one word I’ll use to describe this family-owned winery in South Dakota. Remarkably, I think this is the first time I’ve fought to see a winery just because of it’s… uniqueness. But then again, I’m spoiled, I’ve lived 30 minutes away from the gorgeous AND delicious wineries of Northern California ever(…)
On a cross-country trip , I randomly decided to type “winery” into my trusty GPS while in Wisconsin. I was simply hoping for some vino to wash down my famous Wisconsin cheese but came across this gem of a winery in Prairie du Sac. Used to seeing small, cozy wineries on my cross country trip(…)
Corks are just getting better and better these days. In fact, the cork on this lovely bottle sold me. This bottle was stuck in the back with all the Yellowtails and cooking wines and I’ll fully admit I only bought it because I wanted to test out the cork. Although I still love the pop(…)
Greece – practically the birthplace of wine. Who’d think it would be considered an up-and-coming wine region in the 21st Century? Certainly not me. In my mind, I picture oh-so-golden Greek Gods and Goddesses concocting vino in perfectly flowing robes back in the sixth century. Given that they were the first to make wine you’d(…)
Ever walk into a store with the aim to buy one thing and come out with a bunch of “must haves” recommended by the oh-so-friendly-smiley-winking salesperson? I have, of course. But it was a totally new experience to have it happen to me at Costco, my warehouse heaven. Costco is my go-to, my place of peace(…)
Txakolina is very dry, refreshing white wine with a touch of bubbles that hails from Spain’s northern Basque region. Pronounced chalk-o-leena, it’s perfect for those long, hot summer days and nights. Low in alcohol, it won’t leave you with a ripping headache after finishing off several wine bottles throughout a sunny Sunday Funday. A traditional(…)
I might have just teared up a little typing that title. But yes, as of June 30th, 2012, foie gras will be banned from California. That means I’ll have to drive at least 3 hours to Nevada to get some of the delicious delicacy. Many of California’s best chefs have banned together to nickname the(…)
When you think of California wines, a whopping big picture of Napa Valley probably pops up in your head, then maybe a smaller picture of Sonoma County. However, you probably don’t think of Mendocino, unless your a lover of cute b&bs or shuck your own oyster stops. Even I admit, not once since I moved(…)
First of all, you’re probably asking, what’s TAPAS stand for? TAPAS is the Tempranillo Advocates, Producers, and Amigos Society. As their name suggests, TAPAS “promotes new world production of wine grapes and wine styles native to the Iberian Peninsula – including Spain and Portugal.” Some of my favorite wines come from Spain — a dry,(…)
