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Mingling with Mexican Wines

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Had a great trip to Puerto Vallarta last weekend and made it a point to try some Mexican wines while there. Continuing to expand that palate of mine. It’s been a lot of fun to get out of my comfort zone…not always the best wines, but an enjoyable experience for sure.

I was pleasantly surprised at a couple of the wines I tried. When I think of Mexico, wine does not come to mind. When I got home, I even tried to see if my wine/liquor store in Utah carried any Mexican wines and unfortunately, they do not. I’ll keep searching.  Continue reading “Mingling with Mexican Wines”…

Bring On The Barolo

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One of my goals for this year is to expand my palate and try new wines. I know what I like…Napa Cabernets!! But, with over 1300 varietals out there in this big world of ours, I feel like I’m missing out and have a lot to learn. If there is one area I’d like to be a continuous learner in, it is within the world of wines!

Last week I attended a webinar on Barolo wines. I gained a lot of knowledge, although I know I’m just scratching the surface when it comes to this. Barolo is a northern Italian region of Piedmont. Known for being distinctive and described as one of Italy’s greatest wines.

Barolo is produced exclusively from the Nebbiolo grape. Nebbiolo’s meaning is fog. A late ripening grape, harvesting early to middle of October. The vines need to be above fog level to ripen. Minimum 800+ feet although the best vineyards are between 1200-1500 feet. Minimum aging is 38 months with at least 18 months in wood. To be considered a Reserve, the minimum aging is 62 months. The wines are released in their 4th year or 6th year if it’s a Reserve. Continue reading “Bring On The Barolo”…

Clink and Company

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I’m a sucker for a great idea, especially when it involves wine! So when Olivia, the founder and CEO, of Clink&Company reached out to collaborate, I jumped at the opportunity! Here’s why…

Clink & Company’s mission is to create a community of wine lovers, beginning with a simple purchase of a “wine personality” t-shirt. When a wine lover buys a C&C t-shirt, they will receive a weekly email about wine events going on in and around New York City. This includes casual local events, tastings, wine classes and even cruises around Manhattan!

What a great way to feel a sense of belonging in a city that can feel overwhelming at times. A perfect way for newcomers to meet new friends and for visitors who’d rather have a quaint experience versus a touristy one. Continue reading “Clink and Company”…

Rosé All Day

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As the summer winds down, it’s time to say good bye to white wine drinking…at least for me that is. I always prefer a red over a white wine, but in the summer I do drink a lot more whites. It is so refreshing on a hot summer day to open up an inviting crisp, clean white wine! I only drink dry whites so I lean towards, Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Grigios and Rosés.

This post is all about Rosés! I’ve listed three that I’ve tried in the last couple of months. If you have a favorite Rosé, tell me about it. I’ll put it on my list for next summer, cheers! 😉

2016 Ferrari-Carano Sangiovese Rosé-This by far was my favorite out of the three. A very lovely dry Rosé. Salmon color, inviting aromas and flavors of strawberries, raspberries, watermelon and cranberries. Crisp wine with a smooth finish. And if you get a chance, visit this winery, they have picture perfect grounds! Continue reading “Rosé All Day”…

Summer Time Wines

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Okay, if you’ve followed me for awhile you know that I drink Cabernets for the most part. BUT, in the summer time I do cheat on my Cabs and turn to the dark side, or light side…white wines. I know, I know they aren’t as “healthy” as red wines but man are they refreshing on a hot summer day!

I tend to favor New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs but have included some other whites that are quite lovely and very drinkable. Give me a white wine that is dry, citrusy and zesty and I will drink it all summer long. Continue reading “Summer Time Wines”…