Is there anything better than drinking rose on a beautiful summer day? Perhaps drinking rose on a beautiful summer day on a boat! I was lucky enough to enjoy a rose from McCall Wines while cruising…
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Wine Wednesdays – Eating and Drinking Champagne in Champagne
One more post to round out my France travelogue! I wanted to highlight some of the amazing food and wine we enjoyed in and around the Champagne region outside of our visits to Henri Giraud…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Champagne Pt. 2 Moet & Chandon
In contrast to our first appointment at smaller producer, Henri Giraud, our second appointment we went back to the OG and arguably the founder of it all, Moët & Chandon. At first I was hesitant…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Champagne at Henri Giraud
From Alsace, we drove 4 hours west to Epernay in the heart of Champagne. I have a newfound love for bubbles after our trip. I always found it too sweet and gave me a headache,…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting in Alsace
One highlight of our time in Alsace was our day of wine tasting. I’ll admit I don’t have much experience with Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris, the main grapes grown in this region, so…
Wine Wednesdays – Dinner at Spring, Paris
Our first night in Paris we enjoyed a delicious meal at Spring; a French restaurant with an American chef. The restaurant offers a nightly pre-set menu with optional wine pairings. From the moment we walked in…
Wine Wednesdays – Le Turtle
When dining out I typically order off of the bottle menu; it’s more economical and let’s not kid ourselves, I typically want more than 1 glass. But when dining with friends with different taste preferences,…
Wine Wednesdays – Nickel & Nickel 2009 Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel
They say Zinfandel is the ultimate BBQ wine. I tested out that theory when I paired this 2009 Nickel & Nickel Zinfandel with pork ribs. I can’t take credit for the ribs, the manfriend owned…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Rochioli Estate Sauvignon Blanc
You may have gathered from my lack of posts, but Sauvignon Blanc is not my favorite varietal. I often find it too acidic and harsh. This 2015 Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Rochioli was a pleasant…
Wine Wednesdays – Pronto Lambrusco
With my frequent trips home, I’ve had fun exploring new restaurants in San Francisco on my way home from the airport, it’s a completely different city than the one I grew up in! After seeing…