It’s a gray and wet Saturday, we are in route to a champagne tasting at Paul’s Wine & Spirits, Bethesda, MD. We quickly find out the email announcement had the wrong date; the champagne tasting was on Friday. I said irritable, “they could have at least sent out a corrected email”. He smiles, understanding myContinue reading “Mother’s Day Out – Lilit Café & Spanish Quarter”
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A Pleasurable Experience – Chrysalis Vineyards Papillon
I need to start this review off with a rule. Before you taste wine, be cognizant of your surroundings. The aromas in the air will affect your tasting. So, if you’re next to someone who has doused themselves in perfume or cologne, casually step aside. When you are sniffing wine, position your head in theContinue reading “A Pleasurable Experience – Chrysalis Vineyards Papillon”
“Campo Take Me Away…”
2007 Campo Veijo Rioja, Tempranillo Composition: 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo It’s no one’s fault but my own, I made the decision to work late, AGAIN! I’m exhausted and irritated that my teen does not want to order pizza. She has informed me of the number of times we’ve ordered out this week.Continue reading ““Campo Take Me Away…””
GREAT, GREAT and GREAT! Palermo, Prisoner and Papillon!
Orin Swift It’s Saturday evening and we are at our local wine shop/restaurant, WineStyles. We see the friendly wine distributor, who always makes a comment about “The Professional” resembling Robert DeNiro. We smile…it’s nice to be remembered. Thus far, I’ve collected plenty of white wines for the upcoming warm weather. Yes, it is typical toContinue reading “GREAT, GREAT and GREAT! Palermo, Prisoner and Papillon!”
Snack Time – 2008 San Roman Toro
Hmm…time for my 4:00pm snack and it has to be 150 calories or less. I chose grapes, red Spanish grapes to be exact. I will be snacking on some Tempranillo, a 2008 San Roman Toro ;). I have no recollection where I purchased or if I previously tasted the wine. I’m going to enjoy thisContinue reading “Snack Time – 2008 San Roman Toro”
Klinker Brick Zinfandel
Happy National Wine Day! In celebration of National Wine Day & Presidents’ Day, we took a drive to our favorite wine shop; Paul’s Wines & Spirit’s, 5205 Wisconsin Ave. Washington, DC 20015, (202) 537-1900, http://www.paulsdc.com. We’re scanning the shelves looking for a Zinfandel; reminiscing over the wines that are no longer available. For example, CatamongsthePigeons,Continue reading “Klinker Brick Zinfandel”
Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn
“A little bit of Beef Jerky, Turpentine and Great Ambiance” Aspen Dale Winery is a 200 year old barn with breathtaking exposed wood beams, flooring and a spiral staircase to the attic. PART ONE Winding down from a long work week, I choose Aspen Dale Parris Country Blend. I have no desire to document thisContinue reading “Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn”
Corked wine…Don’t Throw it Out! Make Mulled Wine
Corked wine…Don’t Throw it Out, Make Mulled Wine! Updated: February 7, 2013 – I’ve been cold all day and wrapped in the softest blanket on the planet (Christmas gift from Sister-dear). When I’m cold and cozy, I can’t help to think about my love… No, not The Professional, WINE ;). A nice warm spicy glassContinue reading “Corked wine…Don’t Throw it Out! Make Mulled Wine”
Virginia, meet Germany; Germany, meet Virginia – Otium Cellars
Otium Cellars, Purcellville, VA – That’s right; Virginia has been graced with the presence of German wines. After a long day of vineyard hopping, the “Vineyard Girls” and I travelled to Purcellville, VA. Nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Otium Cellars once a grape supplier is now producing their own wines, German wines. We poseContinue reading “Virginia, meet Germany; Germany, meet Virginia – Otium Cellars”
Oops – A Voluptuous Beauty
Have you ever opened a bottle of wine and instantly thought, “Why did I open this wine”? So what do you do, pour it out? BLASHPHEMY! Drink it or pour back in the bottle :). 2011 oops– 84% Cabernet Franc and 16% Carmenere blend. This is a wine that is visibly known to everyone byContinue reading “Oops – A Voluptuous Beauty”
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