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Weekend Wine from Argentina and France Under $20 – April 4-6, 2014
It’s almost Friday and you are already thinking about your weekend plans and perhaps which wine to purchase. Weekly, I post two recommendations, one white and one red, for your weekend choices which...
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Weekend Wine Under $20 – Stlto Wine
The weekend is upon us and you may have your favorite, expensive bottle ready to open. It is Mother’s Day weekend after all! But there is more than enough space on the wine bar to open a few bottles...
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Wine and Dine: Rosso di Montalcino and Pinot Grigio with Caprese Pizza
Let’s have an Italian night this weekend! I honestly don’t know one person on the face of the planet who doesn’t like some facet of the food from this beautiful country. From rich pasta dishes with...
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Girls Night Out Wines: Get the Party Started!
The ladies are quacking their way to your front door. The kitchen is immaculate, the plastic baby toys are hidden, your husband’s workout gear is in the closet, the stunning appetizers are artfully...
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Weekend Wine Under $20: Concha Y Toro Sauvignon Blanc and Brancott Estates...
The weekend is upon us and you may have your favorite, expensive bottle ready to open. But there is more than enough space on the wine bar to open a few bottles of wine under or around $20. Each week...
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What Would the Crew of the Minnow Drink?
Are you ready for some boating this week? Summer isn’t finished and there is plenty of time to hoist the sales, power up the boat, or convince a friend to take you on theirs. What’s there not to love...
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Wines to Drink When You’re Getting Dressed
Every woman I know has a ritual when she gets dressed to go out for the evening. For many, besides the requisite hair and makeup, there is a step which may rival the importance of selecting the “just...
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Four Wines and a Book: Last Minute Gifts for the Wine Newbie
“I don’t know a thing about wine except that I like whites.” “What is the difference between a red wine and a white wine?” “I like beer but would like to find a wine I actually like.” “How can you...
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Valentine’s Day Wine: How to Get the Girl
There is one simple way to get the girl this Valentine’s Day: give her mother a bottle of wine. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. We all have mothers who at one point or another have solved any problem,...
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Six Easy Drinking Wines from South America
Every now and then I’m sent wine samples that are under $15. Some are approachable, relaxed wines, not complex but good; others many term “plonk” (and I don’t write about them). Reviewed below are four...
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Give Thanks to America’s Diversity with Wine
Just because Thanksgiving is an American holiday doesn’t mean that you can’t serve wines from other countries. Many of those who have made the United States their home have contributed to its...
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Fabio Viviani Unfiltered: On Work, Family, Future
Fabio Viviani, international ambassador of Italian cuisine and all things designed to help make your life more delicious, is my new favorite superstar. Even before our interview was finished, I became...
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8 Ultimate Picnic Wines
What’s in your picnic basket? Fried chicken and gourmet sandwiches? Check. Salty chips, grandma’s deviled eggs, and your homemade pasta with sundried tomatoes and feta cheese? Check. Chilled, grilled...
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Sip & Savor: Terlato Pinot Grigio with Mushroom and Taleggio on Bruschetta
Just the other day, I spent time with a good friend, but not without an initial glitch. Because a much beloved French restaurant had recently closed, we decided to give a new spot a try. Its happy hour...
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Langlois-Chateau: Restrained Confidence in the Loire Valley
This article is the third in the series, Loire Valley Wines: Hiding in Plain Sight. Who cared if it rained (and rained some more) the day of our visit to Langlois-Chateau in...
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Game On! 6 Winning Wines for Tailgate Sipping
It’s that time of year: football season. And I love it! Having spent my fair share of college game days at tailgate parties, I can attest that selecting wines for the cooler is more often than not, an...
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