Tuesday, August 15, 2017

New Zealand Chardonnay - Villa Maria



My second wine in the Villa Maria tasting series is a Chardonnay from the Marlborough region of ...

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Rosé in the Nation’s Capital


Washington D.C. is known for having some of the best food and mixology professionals in the country. They congregate here in the nation’s capital to take advantage of the beauty of diversity, late nights, parties...https://goo.gl/LwEMyD

Monday, July 24, 2017

Villa Maria Winery - Virtual Tasting


“There is only one word for New Zealand – epic” – Bear Grylls

New Zealand is most often associated with Sauvignon Blanc wines. Take a step into the present and future to experience a new world of New Zealand... 

Wednesday, July 5, 2017



“We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly of the same kinds, but doubtless as good. (1808)” – Thomas Jefferson
Wines are produced in 221 different American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)...

Friday, June 30, 2017

North Carolina Food and Wines - a fun Southern pairing!


Greensboro, NC is a city rich in historical events in American history that have changed and shaped us as a country. I had the opportunity to visit the city recently and found a city rich in culture, history and with people who are anxious to let visitors know...

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Irish Meade – honey wine, a gift from the Gods


At last Gandalf pushed away his plate and jug – he had eaten two whole loaves (with masses of butter and honey and clotted cream) and drunk at least a quart of mead – and he took out his pipe.” – John Keats

One of the joys in life is celebrating weddings...

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Summer and the Rosé is Fine



“Eat, Slay, Rosé, Repeat” – RoseSeason

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer.  You will notice that rosé wines start crowding the shelves at your local wine store. Rosé’s slight fruit taste....