🍷 Rappahannock Black Label Seyval Blanc (2017)🌎 Virginia, USA – near the Blue Ridge Mountains🍇 Seyval Blanc 📝 I picked up this bottle while visiting Rappahannock Cellars a couple of summers ago. I met the winemaker at a local music festival and he invited me to check out the behind-the-scenes at the winery. I had […]
Wine Calendar Dates
Cheers!! Here are some dates that celebrate specific wine varietals and USA wine making regions (not that we need a specific date to enjoy a great glass of wine). What’s your favorite wine holiday? January 1st: National Bloody Mary Day (ok, so not a wine, but a fave of mine!) February Delaware Wine Month 1st: […]
Recipe: Strawberry Mango Rosé Sangria
So National Sangria Day is December 20th, but I thought, why wait? Here’s a recipe that is bound to be good any day of the year. Sangria is an alcoholic beverage from Spain. Traditionally, it consists of red wine and chopped fruit, and often with other ingredients or spirits. It’s also considered one of the […]
Picking Out The “Right” Wine
I’m often asked this question: “Andrea, how do you pick the right wine?” And despite the conversation that follows, my answer always includes the same question: “What kind of WINE do you tend to like?” Now, that being said, there are some basic guidelines that I share too. For example, red wine with red meat […]
Wine Hacks
Here are some wine hacks – fun and interesting tips and tricks – that I think are good for all wine lovers to know. Have you tried any of these? Or do you have any of your own tips? #winewithandrea #uncorkedmoments
Stemmed vs Stemless
One of the great wine debates out there: stemmed vs stemless wine glasses (ok, so maybe not a big debate, but one I come across quite often). So let’s take a look at each! STEMMED WINE GLASSES: ✔️ Keep wine cool and free from being warmed up from hands ✔️ No fingerprints on the glass […]