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    Change of Season, Change of Wine?

    Change of Season, Change of Wine?

    It has been a while since my last wine post, but I am glad to be back at it! Thanks for hanging in there ;-) The weather is FINALLY chang...
    Pineapple Mule

    Pineapple Mule

    Who doesn't love a refreshing Moscow Mule? When making cocktails, I love putting my own twist on the classics. For this recipe, I made a ...
    Summer Fun With Ecco Domani

    Summer Fun With Ecco Domani

    If you know me at all, you know I live for a good theme. I love dressing for the occasion, and I love it when my wine does too! Ecco Doma...
    Picpoul de Pinet

    Picpoul de Pinet

    Name Picpoul de Pinet Varietal Picpoul Region Languedoc Country France Year 2015 Price $10.49 Picpoul is a grape variety that is grown th...
    Rosé All Day!

    Rosé All Day!

    Name Summer Water Varietal 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah Region Central Coast, CA Country USA Year 2016 Price $15 You already know my love for ...
    Boxed wine? Yes, please!

    Boxed wine? Yes, please!

    Name La Vieille Ferme Vin Rouge Varietal Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah Country France Price $21.99 Let's talk about one of my favor...
    Q&A: Preparing for Sommelier Certification

    Q&A: Preparing for Sommelier Certification

    I love hearing y'alls' questions and one I get SO often is about the process of becoming a certified sommelier. I wrote a post that gives...
    Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon

    Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon

    Name Buehler Vineyards Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Region Napa Valley, CA Country USA Year 2013 Price $23.99 When most people think of go...
    Santa Barbara Verdicchio

    Santa Barbara Verdicchio

    Name Santa Barbara Varietal Verdicchio Region Marche Country Italy Year 2015 Price $13.25 Long before I knew anything about wine (like, m...
    Sterling Merlot

    Sterling Merlot

    Name Sterling Vintner's Collection Varietal Merlot Region Central Coast, California Country USA Year 2014 Price $12.29 Sterling really cr...
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