You won’t believe how many more Portuguese grape varieties I’ve found! (Part 2)
Image via Wikipedia First of all, I can’t believe how many of you were interested in the original blog posting about how many grape varieties there are in Portugal. Secondly, the re-tweeting of this one was immense. I’m totally surprised by the interest beyond my own. (Thanks!) Now, Part 2… The bottom line is that [...]
Father’s Day Wine, Celebrating with an important father, son, and grandsons
On June 15 I read on line, “On June 18, Robert Mondavi’s birthday, friends and fans from around the globe will gather to celebrate his passion and vision by raising a glass and sharing the stories that created his legacy.” When I wrote what’s below on June 12, I had forgotten that June 18 is [...]
Dear Jo ~ A Lot of Really Good Questions
I get a lot of really good questions behind the scenes through Emails. It sometimes makes me feel like the Dear Abby of Wine, which I find very endearing. People either trust my opinion, or are curious about what I’m going to have for an answer. I’m sharing the diversity, because you might find this [...]
Week 4: Boxed Wine Experiment with Duca del Frassino
WEEK 4 : Two days after Dark & Delicious, I can certainly use a stiff drink, but will “simma down” and taste this fun, experimental wine. I’m now into the fourth week. If this wine was going to be showing some wear and tear – in any other container – it would surely be showing [...]
Week 3: Boxed Wine Experiment with Duca del Frassino’s Garganega/Pinot Grigio
WEEK 3: Yes! Today is Valentine’s Day and it’s also my experiment day. I just poured this glass, photographed it, processed the image, and then uploaded it… All in preparation of tasting the 2009 Duca del Frassino’s Garganega/Pinot Grigio. Because I just had an organic Honeymoon Salad (lettuce alone) for a quick bite, with an [...]
Week 2: Boxed Wine Experiment with Duca del Frassino’s Garganega/Pinot Grigio
WEEK 2: I have to admit that this past Sunday I spent with an adorable granddaughter, so my experiment for tasting was given over to photographing this child of five. Then, my week began to slip away, because I’m in the deep and narrow passageways of Dark & Delicious. This is a time when having [...]
Boxed Wine Experiment with Duca del Frassino’s Garganega/Pinot Grigio
I’m a huge proponent of boxed wine. I regularly have a box of white wine in my refrigerator for easy access. It’s a great space saver, and they allow me to buy a lot of wine at one time. I love having it and not having to store it elsewhere, or worrying about it becoming [...]
