Valentine’s is here and many of you are probably headed to the wine aisle in search of some lovely bubbly! There is so much to say about Champagne & Sparkling Wine so instead of crowding your mind right before a holiday, I thought it better to help you pick a good Champagne Read more…
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Sustainable South Africa: Wine & Ostrich Meat
South Africa is exotic to Americans. We envision honeymoons, dramatic landscapes, the World Cup, safaris, diving with sharks. We don’t really think of it as a top wine producing country or the home of many sustainable movements that are so important to us as we strive to buy more eco-friendly. Read more…
3 Spirits to Get Him in the Holiday Spirit
Still looking for a gift to give “him”? Whoever he is…your husband, boyfriend, best friend, coworker, dog walker, etc? Here are 3 Spirits to get him in the holiday spirit organized by his personality type. The Traditionalist – if he’s a classic kind of guy, go with a classic spirit, Scotch Whisky, but one that’s […] Read more…
Why Zinfandel for Thanksgiving
As we gather round our tables to celebrate Thanksgiving, thoughts turn to gratefulness. The usual suspects first enter my mind: food, family, health, shelter. Then, Mommelier attended a “5 Deadly Zins” wine dinner Read more…