Category: Wine Stories
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Going back to the Finger Lakes, ‘my’ wine region home…
In just a few months I’ll be heading to the Finger Lakes region of New York for the Wine Blogger’s Conference, and could not be MORE delighted, as I am a huge fan of the Finger Lakes. It is my wine region home. Let me explain… A few years ago, just after I began blogging about…
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Exploring the wines and region of Lodi, California
On Sunday I’ll be heading to Lodi, California, thanks to Snooth and the Wines of Lodi, California, with 5 other bloggers. We’ll be exploring Lodi and her wines, visiting several wineries and restaurants and also participating with Gregory dal Piaz in the Snooth Virtual Tasting of four Lodi wines on Wednesday evening. A few Lodi…
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A Unique Experience, Thanks to Snooth
Blogging has brought many adventures to my life I never expected, and even a few once-in-a-lifetime-type things. This is actually my fourth blog to launch, and each blog has had its moments for inspiration and unique experiences. Some of those experiences, though, are more amazing than the others. Cinderella’s Castle In 2010, I was at…
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Wine Tastings, Singles Scenes & 52 Bordeaux Cru Classé
Last Thursday night I tasted 52 Bordeaux Cru Classé wines from 2010 at a tasting hosted by Spec’s in Houston. I tasted them all back to back to back to back… Well, you get the picture. That was a lot of delicious wine to taste almost all at once! I went into it knowing nothing…
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Christmas Cheer- Mom vs. Kids-style
Here’s a snapshot of what is going on at my house today. This is what the kids are up to: And this is what mom is up to: Cheers!
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What does it take to be a man?
A few weeks ago Joel Stein, Time magazine columnist and author of Man Made: A Stupid Quest for Masculinity, was in Houston to to promote his book with a wine and food truck party here in Houston. I was unable to make it, but, fortunately for me, I was still able to chat with Joel…
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Houston Wine Bloggers Dine at Ciao Bello
Last week a few Houston wine bloggers got together to meet live in person (many for the first time), share some wine, and enjoy an exceptional meal at Ciao Bello. Jeremy Parzen, Houston Press writer and blogger of DoBianchi, pulled the group together for what I hope will be a recurring event. Joining us were…
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Visiting the Finger Lakes wine region of New York
Last Thanksgiving I took my family on a wine adventure in the Finger Lakes region of New York. When we first decided on the trip, I wasn’t sure what to expect. In the wine stores here in the suburbs of Houston you can’t find many Finger Lakes wines and the manager at my local grocery…
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One Day in Napa– On my way!
Good morning! I’m writing from 10,000 feet (or more) en route to San Francisco on a Southwest Airlines flight. I have the day to spend in Napa by myself, exploring wineries and all things wine, before my husband and brother-in-law arrive later this evening for a weekend in San Francisco. We decided I would fly…