Category Archives: Wine

“Rose of Sharon” – Sparkly Delicious!

  I’m hesitate in drinking Willowcroft’s 2014 “Rose of Sharon” rose. Since, I’m out of everyday drinking wine, I have no other options. Plus, I’m too lazy to drive 45 minutes to a vineyard or drive to a wine shop. Bottom line I’m just being plain lazy. Therefore, this Saturday afternoon, “Rose of Sharon” willContinue reading ““Rose of Sharon” – Sparkly Delicious!”

PART THREE – “6 for $60 Challenge, the Quest for Goodness”

It’s noticeable that I am getting tired of this challenge. My wine tasting notes are short-straight to the point. I’m so not in the mood for a mediocre wine. But, I must push forward and complete this experiment. If you are new to my blog and have not read parts one and two of theContinue reading “PART THREE – “6 for $60 Challenge, the Quest for Goodness””

Part Two: 6 for $60 Challenge, the Quest for Goodness”

If you have not read Part One of “Harris Teeter Six for Sixty (6 for $60) Challenge, the Quest for Goodness”. Here’s a recap: While grocery shopping online at Harris Teeter, they had a BIG WINE SALE and many of the wines were under $10.00. Curiosity got the best of me and I wondered ifContinue reading “Part Two: 6 for $60 Challenge, the Quest for Goodness””

“Six for Sixty Challenge, the Quest for Goodness”

One of my favorite domestic chores is grocery shopping online at Harris Teeter with curbside pick-up (perfect for this freezing weather). I have reached the wine section and BAM! Harris Teeter is having a BIG WINE SALE! There are so many delicious wines on sale. What really surprises me is the number of wines soldContinue reading ““Six for Sixty Challenge, the Quest for Goodness””

Orange Wine?

UPDATED on 5/30/16 to reflect accurate information – the term “orange wine” was created by UK Wine Merchant David Harvey in 2004, which was purposefully created and others saw fit to use the term since that time.  Mr. Harvey thank you for bringing this to my attention.  Yup, we have officially ran out of everyday drinkingContinue reading “Orange Wine?”

Paul Draper on California Wine, Winemakers He Admires, and The Wine That Changed His Life

RIDGE VINEYARDS As part of a feature in the UK publication, Noble Rot, Paul Draper shares his insights on the following six questions: 1. What was the wine that changed your life? The 1864 Laffite, purchased through Christie’s in the early 1970’s in perfect condition from the Queen Mother’s collection at Glamis Castle. Quite feminineContinue reading “Paul Draper on California Wine, Winemakers He Admires, and The Wine That Changed His Life”

Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg – “Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover”!

Don’t judge a book by its cover. In other words, “don’t judge a vineyard by your first visit”. I did exactly that when I first visited Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg (Middleburg, VA). News about the new vineyard opening across from Chrysalis Vineyards was spreading like wild fire. Former colleagues were escaping the “blackContinue reading “Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg – “Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover”!”

Pearmund Cellars 2009 Celebration – Breaks the Barrier!

Hellooo I’m back! It’s been three months since I had creative juices flowing and the desire to blog. Due to medical issues, my writing consisted only of tweeting. Plus, if I’m not sipping, I’m not writing. Therefore, it’s safe to assume Tree is sipping! 🙂 Three days back at work and it has been a veryContinue reading “Pearmund Cellars 2009 Celebration – Breaks the Barrier!”