Grenache Day 2022
International Grenache Day 2022 It’s Grenache Day and, though I have a habit of only realizing it is a grape holiday just before, or sometimes just after dinner, today I got the message early! Now don’t think that I don’t...
Gardacho Garnacha from Navarra and Pochas Estofadas #WorldWineTravel
This month I have the honor of leading the World Wine Travel Writers on a virtual trip to Navarra Spain. I dipped into a bit of research on the region and you can read my invite post: Navarra – Exploring...
Exploring the Kingdom of Aragon and its wines #WorldWineTravel
The Kingdom of Aragon, that’s quite a starting point. It springs from Navarre when Sancho III left his third son the small country of Aragon. The kingdom grew and grew expanding into Catalunya through marriage and into Valencia through conquering....
Unexpected Sparkling Wines from around the world
I anticipated enjoying Sparkling Wine Week. Who doesn’t like bubbles? I was ready for the education sessions, for the interviews, but I was not prepared for the variety of sparkling wines that would be presented. Yes, there were Champagnes, Proseccos...
Priorat: Medieval Monks, Modern Rebirth and Outstanding Wine from Spain
Today we travel to Spain to the Priorat DOQ. This is a place with an ancient history that has only recently re-emerged as a formidable growing and wine making region. Catalonia (Catalunya or Cataluña) Spain-map-Spanish-Provinces To begin, let’s get...
The Scenic Route Part 6 – Visiting Rioja in Washington and dinner at a gas station in Walla Walla
It was a quiet morning as we drove south of Walla Walla toward the Oregon border. Pulling off Peppers Bridge Road into an area with several large wineries, we headed to the one that stood out architecturally. This was Valdemar....
Bella Conchi Spanish Brut Rose (Cava)
This post is a throwback. It was an evening off alone, and I pampered myself with a little Cava and pairings. It’s kinda making me crave some bubbles now… So Michael is working tonight and he doesn’t typically like sparkling...
Spanish Wines via the Grocery Store
I have dreams of Not being a grocery store wine buyer, but….when Michael and I pick up a bottle at a winery, it’s special and I won’t open it without him. Unfortunately due to our schedules we typically can only...
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines (On Sale Now on Amazon)!
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines
Tempting Spoonfuls, Small bites with wines from around the globe. on sale now on Amazon
Tempting Spoonfuls - small bites paired with wines from around the globe
