Okay, so it’s been a little while since I’ve posted a recipe on here; it’s about time I did! I actually have two chili recipes. One, my seven pepper chili recipe, I’ll have to share later. It’s super spicy, and since I’m breastfeeding, and little man is not as much a fan of the spice as …
5 Great Washington Wines for Winter
Today’s post comes from Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe One of my favorite wine producing areas is the state of Washington. The second largest wine producing state (lagging far, far behind California, but growing), Washington has a variety of wines in all manner of styles. One of the most famous wineries in the state is …
Wine Selections by the Owner
All of the wines tasted at this time were selected by one of the owners of Creekside Cellars. While the wine store is no longer in business, the wines reviewed here are still available at a variety of places. The tasting occurred on March 30, 2013. Scharffenburger Brute Rose Sparkling Anderson Valley, Mendocino County ($25) This …
Tasting Notes: A Collection of California Wine and Cheese
*These notes are from a tasting in March, 2013 at Creekside Cellars. While Creekside Cellars is no longer open, these wines can be found at a variety of places. I have a stack of tasting notes I will be sharing over the coming weeks from tastings held at this wonderful venue.* The theme of this …
Pairing Review: Rosenblum Cellar’s The Great American Wine Company 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
The third wine sent to me from Wine Chateau for sampling was The Great American Wine Company 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon by Rosenblum Cellars. For this wine, I created a menu consisting of soup, salad, main course, cheese course, and dessert. It was a lot of fun to consider what menu items I would pair with …
Is it a Faux Pas to Drink Cabernet in the Summer?
For a while, now, it’s been considered a faux pas to serve a heavy wine such as a rich Cabernet Sauvignon in the hottest months of the year. After all when it’s hot and humid outside do you really want to add more warmth and richness to your body? Thus, July brides are advised …
Delicious Red Wines From Napa Valley
I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog With such a wine-conducive climate and beautifully fertile soils, it is no wonder that Napa …
Five Popular Red Wines
I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Wine has long been known as a social drink. People like to get together and …
How To Choose A Cabernet Sauvignon
I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Known as one of the best wines in the entire world, Cabernet Sauvignon is one …
Tips For Serving Cabernet Sauvignon (Guest Post)
Here is another guest post from Chris Withers of the Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. When you are planning a dinner party, you probably go over every last detail time after time to make sure that you have thoroughly prepared. There are a lot of aspects to consider, including the food you will provide, …
