Sancerre - the original Sauvignon Blanc

The appellation of Sancerre, in the Loire Valley of France features the Sauvignon Blanc varietal that is herbal without being overpowering.

Louisiana - Great Food, Great Wines!

Louisiana is well known for its excellent food and mixed drinks flowing freely –especially during Mardi Gras. Louisiana is also home to several small breweries, wineries, and distillers. During a family trip home from our annual LSU football game and visit to New Orleans, we decided to take a detour to begin exploring one of the places on the LouisianaLibation... 

Pinot in the City – a sampling of Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs

When Pinot producers get it right, the wines have it all: gorgeous aromatics, silky texture, bright acidity and supple tannins. What’s not to like?”  – Natasha Hughes, MW

Twice a year the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (www.willamettewines.com) tours the United States

My Wine Life Residential Cellar Management - Guest Blogger Regina Jackson

Dank and dusty are words one might use to describe a wine cellar. The days of cobwebs and dusty residential wine cellars are a thing of the past.  Let me shed some light on this.

A taste of Italy in the beautiful mountains of Colorado Springs

“People spend their entire lives at those lower altitudes without any awareness that this high country exists” – Robert Pirsig

The history of the wild west evokes images of rugged trails, horses and adventurers mining for gold in harsh conditions. Colorado Springs is filled with that spirit of the west ...

“Through Love all that is bitter will be sweet, Through Love all that is copper will be gold, Through Love all dregs will become wine, through Love all pain will turn to medicine.” - Rumi

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and if you haven’t found the perfect wine to pair with your dinner and chocolates, I’ve got a couple of great selections. The first is a full and smooth Pinot Noir...

Red Wines for the Family Tasting

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” – Paulo Coelho

My family started the New Year with our traditional dinner of ham, collard greens and black-eyed peas. Pairing 3 varietals of red wines with distinct flavors – Syrah, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon...