Yeah that title is a bit over-the-top but it fits me, it fits you, and it just might fit someone you know. So in so many words, it’s one way of describing our current life, a past life, and maybe a lifetime down the line. What’s most essential to the perfect experience, involving wine or … Continue reading Then, Now, Forever…
You don’t need wine to have an awesome gathering. But it certainly helps. So does good food. I mean when was the last time you were with friends, either inside or dining (see!) out, which didn’t involve one or the other, or both. And you can substitute wine for your favorite adult beverage. I … Continue reading Good Friends Gathering
Here’s the exciting yet confusing part of the holidays for me. I have a plethora of options to go with for this week. That’s also the dilemma. Which one feels right? No matter what I go with, there’s going to be second guessing. It’s the Christmas season. Would you expect anything less? And I … Continue reading Holiday Party Season
It’s not too early to talk about Thanksgiving, especially when we’re a mere two weeks away from one of my favorite holidays, if not my favorite altogether. As I referenced weeks ago, if timing and the universe worked out, I would revisiting some of my favorite stations from the Maryland Wine Festival. And I’m … Continue reading Thanksgiving Through and Through
The sun showed up this past Friday at one of my favorite quarterly traditions, the Landmark Wine Club party. And the timing feels right and it feels necessary. For inexplicable reasons I didn’t get around to reviewing the wines from their first soiree this year. Maybe at the time it wasn’t meant to be. Perhaps I … Continue reading Landmark Moves
If you’re drawn to a label, chances are you will do a double-take, if not more. I experienced this first-hand over the weekend. I was invited to hang out with some close friends that I hadn’t seen in some time. Which is something I’m always grateful to be a part of . And to … Continue reading Step Right Up
If I’m correct, this is the first time I’ll be writing about a Carmenere since starting this blog. What took me so long? Well there’s so many amazing wines to talk about. I will never get to them all. And why would I want to? That’s what makes this journey brilliant. There will never be … Continue reading Fresh Air
This is part two of my recap of the events at the Great Grapes Wine & Food Festival. For all the fun of part one you can click on this link. Whenever I come to a Maryland Wine event, Bordelau, is one of the first wineries I immediately look for. They have always been the … Continue reading Maryland Has Some Great Ones
In nearly all instances, it’s better to focus on the positives. I’ll try to do so here. However, it saddens me that a wine such a powerful name, could be so disappointing. I love throwing around powerful words, such as inspiration and emotion. It feels good just writing about it. So when I stumble upon a wine … Continue reading Anything But
Boordy is the first winery I ever visited. So I’m partial and nostalgic to them. They know how to throw events, concerts, and festivals. They were my first tasting and tour. So the soft spots just keep on coming. They are a big part of why I love wine so much. In November, … Continue reading Boordy Brings It
One With Vino 