Wine – Page 8

And the winner is Spain!

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Feliz Navidad! Buon Natale… Hope you had a Happy Hanukkah and now Happy Kwanza. If I forgot anyone please excuse me:). It’s Christmas, my son and family and sister-dear are on their way. My Christmas dinner is finish, minus the 8 bags of frozen veggie that need to be microwave. I’m lookingContinue reading “And the winner is Spain!”

BLUEMONT VINEYARDS – BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, VA

Today was a great day! I attended Christmas concert a “The Worship Center”, Woodbridge, VA. The concert brought tears to my eyes when gospel singer Martha Munizzi sang Broken Chains. My son surprised me with a visit and attended the concert. God was in the Worship Center this Sunday morning. JUST AWESOME! I’m feeling theContinue reading “BLUEMONT VINEYARDS – BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, VA”

Lip-licking and Nakedness

PART ONE – Naked Mountain Winery Even though the New Jersey Harvest Wine Festival was cancelled, due to Hurricane Sandy, I still dragged, well there wasn’t any dragging. Before I continue, let me just say that it is marvelous to have a significant other who shares my passions. Now back to the review; while trekkingContinue reading “Lip-licking and Nakedness”

A French Elegant Chardonnay Calms the Chills of Frankenstorm

2010 Maison Louis Latour Chardonnay Hurricane Sandy reared her ugly head and caused devastation along the east coast. She also caused deaths and injuries in Jamaica, Cuba and close to home. I never seen or experience anything like Hurricane Sandy (so close to home); subways, tunnels, airports and homes flooded. A family in MD didContinue reading “A French Elegant Chardonnay Calms the Chills of Frankenstorm”

Sophenia Malbec & “Frankenstorm”

Sophenia Malbec & “Frankenstorm” In preparation for Frankenstorm (Hurricane Sandy) that is about to blast the east coast. Meteorologists are calling it the “Perfect Storm”. I searched through the wine cooler and pull out a bottle of Malbec. 2009 Sophenia Synthesis Malbec, grapey-spicy aromas with ink-like color. I allowed the wine to breathe for about 10 minutes andContinue reading “Sophenia Malbec & “Frankenstorm””

A San Diego Adventure – “The Hunt for Churchill Wine & Cigar Lounge”

In San Diego, CA on a business trip, I finally get a chance to venture out. It took me 3 days to adjust to the change in time zones and tomorrow, I return back to the east coast. I’m a little nervous about taking the trolley downtown by myself. I put on my big girlContinue reading “A San Diego Adventure – “The Hunt for Churchill Wine & Cigar Lounge””

Celebrating with Pinotage

Today is a day of celebration and indulgence. I completed a week of changing my eating habits. I’m celebrating a week of no processed foods, no caffeine or wine and I feel fantastic! Eating clean is a very strict way of living. I’ve decided to eliminate processed foods and eat more fresh fruit, vegetables andContinue reading “Celebrating with Pinotage”

Chateau Trebiac 2010 Graves – Bordeaux Blanc

The first taste of Chateau Trebiac was not impressive. My displeasure was chalked up to the wine was too chilled, I haven’t decompressed from the workday or the wine is just mediocre. Due the mediocrity, I decided the wine is not worth the energy to write about; but it was okay for a twitter mention:).Continue reading “Chateau Trebiac 2010 Graves – Bordeaux Blanc”

Marlborough Region, New Zealand – 2008 Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Region, New Zealand – Sacred Hill Marlborough Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc I love Sauvignon Blanc! Yes, I know I’ve said over and over, “I’m a red wine lover, the boldest, strong tannins, the better”. Well, there are lots of white wines that I also enjoy! One varietal that is Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand’s Sauvignon BlancContinue reading “Marlborough Region, New Zealand – 2008 Sacred Hill Sauvignon Blanc”

A Funky Kind of Day – “And Yes, This is a Wine Review!”

I pull into the driveway and I see my teenage girls taking out the trash. “Hmm… I wonder what they are up to.” Sticking my head out the window and with a half-smile, I say, “Hello Girls.” I’m ambushed with “THE HOUSE STINKS!” “It smells like (wait for it)…FARTS!” Ugh! I hate that word. TheContinue reading “A Funky Kind of Day – “And Yes, This is a Wine Review!””