Barrels are a big deal when it comes to wine. New oak, old oak, French oak, American oak: they all bring something different to the vino. But I recently got to taste some wine that had been barrel aged, not in wine barrels, but in Bourbon Whiskey barrels. Huh? I will admit to knowing very…
There are a lot of debates raging over the concept of a cocktail hour/happy hour. Most of them center on two topics. The first is: why limit it to an hour? The second is: where does that leave wine drinkers? As for the first topic, forget it, I choose to be happy for more than…
There are a lot of debates raging over the concept of a cocktail hour/happy hour. Most of them center on two topics. The first is: why limit it to an hour? The second is: where does that leave wine drinkers? As for the first topic, forget it, I choose to be happy for more than…
Heading to California wine country for the very first time is a little daunting. Especially if you love wine. Why? Oh I don’t know, maybe it’s the billion wineries that line the streets, all with welcoming signs that say “Tasting Today”. Talk about sensory overload. When The Winey Hubby and I made the trip a…
Heading to California wine country for the very first time is a little daunting. Especially if you love wine. Why? Oh I don’t know, maybe it’s the billion wineries that line the streets, all with welcoming signs that say “Tasting Today”. Talk about sensory overload. When The Winey Hubby and I made the trip a…
Heading to California wine country for the very first time is a little daunting. Especially if you love wine. Why? Oh I don’t know, maybe it’s the billion wineries that line the streets, all with welcoming signs that say “Tasting Today”. Talk about sensory overload. When The Winey Hubby and I made the trip a…