“The Holy Snail” – Who could resist a name like that? Or the $12.99 price? I’m in! Casting aside doubts (we’ll get to those later), I grabbed a bottle of this fun-sounding Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc off the shelf at Whole Foods. It’s been a busy week of painting outside, a task best left for […]
Holy snails! A summer Sauv Blanc worth sipping slowly (#Winophiles) Read More »
In Washington wine circles, huge Chateau Ste. Michelle is more than a winery. It’s a presence. Ste Michelle wines are everywhere – Total Wine, Whole Foods, Walgreens – along with most small grocers and pharmacies around here. Not surprising when you consider that Ste. Michelle is the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and third-largest
Washington Pinot Gris for chilling on a lazy summer afternoon (#winePW) Read More »
Easy-drinking or sophisticated and complex – whatever your idea of a summer sipper, Wine Pairing Weekend wants to know! Everyone is invited to jump on board when Wine Pairing Weekend (#winePW) casts off in search of “Summer Sippers and Tasty Bites.” Please join the #winePW bloggers for a Twitter chat about seasonal favorites on Saturday,
What’s in your glass or can for a summertime Wine Pairing Weekend? (#winePW) Read More »
Farming is a difficult life. You’ve got pests, the vagaries of weather, the challenges of getting your product to market. The list goes on. I knew a lot of farmers when I lived in Central Pennsylvania, a mostly rural area of the state, and had a high regard for the hard work and dedication it
Of Nebbiolo, salami and a Langhe farmer’s dream (#ItalianFWT) Read More »
Long-awaited, sizzling-hot summer is here! Time to get outside, wine glass or can in hand, and a few tasty finger foods or easy bites to nibble. Our Wine Pairing Weekend (#winePW) topic for July is “Summer Sippers and Tasty Bites.” If you have a blog, please consider posting an article on this topic July 8
What’s your summertime wine? Wine Pairing Weekend invites you to share (#winePW) Read More »
