Last Thursday, I sat amongst a panel of several judges analyzing a number of wines for one of the country’s most talked about grape pageants, the International Cold Climate Competition. After tasting over 75 wines within an 8 hour time slot, here is a overview of the day’s activities and its significance as told by Channel 5’s,… Continue
No kidding, it’s one of my most Frequently Asked Questions… What do YOU think about Minnesota Wines? Here, I review a whole line up from a winery located just one hour west of the Twin Cities, Crow River Winery. Complete with food pairings, I share with you a line up of eight wines, detailed with… Continue
Girls & Grapes are back at it! We figured that since the holdiays are so close, we might as well squeeze in a number of opportunities to drink great wine. Below is a recap of an evening spent touring ‘blindly’ the wines of Spain. Under tin foil until the last of the tasting notes were… Continue
Girls & Grapes Gear up for the Wines that will Grace our Thanksgiving Tables in just a few short weeks! My fabulous group of girls that love grapes does it yet again. With a slew of fabulous foods to snack upon and a whole gaggle of grapes to indulge – my small tasting group of… Continue
Now after many days of recovery under my belt, I’m finally able to share what was The Biggest Cabernet Day Ever within my household! With a whopping 20 hungry, Cab lovin’ foodies in attendance and a backyard set only for the finest of September days – the 7 course feast that I designed and cooked… Continue
Time is just flying by these summer months! And as I would love for the August summer clock to tick a bit slower, I still found myself these past few weeks counting down the days to our Girls August Tasting Nite. Blogs past recap our past events, yet none can seem to truly encapsulate the amount… Continue
I teach only what I believe. I believe only what I experience for myself and actually end up feeling, from my own view point. Yes, I teach the facts with every wine class – but in all reality – I also allow folks to ‘experience’ wine from their own point of view. You know why? … Continue
If I had a dime for all the times I’m asked about Minnesota Wine, I’d be a very wealthy lady. Or, if I had a FAQ List of the things I’m asked about coming from a wine basis every nite – What do you think about Minnesota Wine? – would be at the top of… Continue
Funny how life brings us to where we are. Just 4 and 1/2 years ago, I sat in an office perched above the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley. My life, belonging to one of the most coveted Oregon wineries, was quite…as I look back at it…a pretty kick ass life. Director to one of… Continue
You need not watch if you’re not down for a little fun with the video camera. While yes, it is a full review of a line up of six of Winemaker Maynard Keenan’s wines from Caduceus Cellars – this vid has a few more antics than maybe most can handle. Tool music in the background, a cool… Continue
I’m always looking to take it ‘outside the box’ when pairing wine with food, music, friends, snacks and well…just about anything edible. Including, Easter Candy! Today on Easter Sunday, I bring you…my perfect wine pairings to all things in your Easter Basket. Enjoy!
Looking for a few good wines for your upcoming Valentine’s Day dinner? Why not head into the Tuscan section? Here, the grape Sangiovese is KING and my golly, it’s a beauty. Instead of always reaching for those American Cabernets to suit your celebration, head into the unknown. Tuscany, an amazing region full of diversity. While… Continue