🍷 Sanders Winery 🌎 Pahrump, Nevada, USA – about an hour west of Las Vegas🍇 Sampled wines grown and produced in Nevada (popular grapes include Petit Sirah and Zinfandel) Do you think “wine” when you hear “Nevada”? I don’t. But yes, grapes do grow in Nevada and wine is produced from them! Even though there […]
Blog/Wine Reviews
A Closer Look: Pinot Noir
August 18th is National Pinot Noir Day! (Like we need a specific date to celebrate this wonderful wine varietal, right?) Here are some fun facts about one of my favorites out there: Where it grows: This varietal finds its origins to the Burgundy region (“Bourgogne”) of France. Did you know that all red Burgundies are […]
Glass Washing Tips
Seems simple enough, right? But it’s the little things that can make your wine taste great or like something’s wrong with it. TIP #1 – Can I Wash My Wine Glasses In A Dishwasher? Absolultely! Both glass and crystal can be washed in a dishwasher, but it’s always a good idea to see if your […]
Thank You For Being A Friend!
Ok, today is not a wine “holiday”, but another fun one: Golden Girls Day! I grew up watching this show because my grandmother loved it. And what was the one thing that solved all problems for these ladies? Cheesecake! So in honor of this day, I’ve decided to see what wines pair the best with this […]
Pairing wines & sauces: my experiment
Staying home these past few months has had me cooking in my kitchen. Now for many of you, this isn’t anything earth-shattering — you do it everyday, right? But if you know me, I am NOT a chef of any sorts. I’d rather order out! So for me, focusing on the creative side of cooking […]
Road Trip Finds: Blueberry wine – New Jersey
🍷 Jersey Blue Wine🌎 Southern Jersey, USA🍇 New Jersey grown blueberries 📝 This wine made its way to me from New Jersey. I never really associated wine with New Jersey, so I was intrigued to sample this one, since I’ve never tried blueberry wine. I don’t tend to drink sweeter wines, so I was pleasantly […]