Mar
30
Champagne, Sparkling Wines … always make any occasion festive! But it is a very complicated subject. What makes Champagne, Champagne? And what’s the difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine? During our March Fine Wine Divas event, we set out to explore the subject. Here are some of the highlights and the group favorites. What is [...]
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2008 Argyle Willamette Valley Brut,
2010 Inniskillin Sparkling Ice Wine,
Argyle Winery,
California Wine,
Canadian Wine,
Cava,
Champagne,
Cremant,
Inniskillin,
J Cuvée 20 Brut (NV),
J Vineyard & Winery,
Oregon Wine,
Prosecco,
Sparkling Wine
Feb
27
A Tour of Italy was the theme for our Fine Wine Divas February event and Acqua al 2 in DC, my favorite Italian restaurant here and in Florence, was the perfect spot for it. Italy, which is slightly smaller than the state of California, is one HUGE vineyard, stretching from Piedmont in the north to Sicily [...]
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Acqua al Due,
Barbera,
Bruni Plinio Vermentino Maremma Toscana,
Damilano Barbera d’Asti DOCG,
De Long Wine Discovery Tools,
Fantinel Spumante Prosecco Extra Dry NV,
Fine Wine Divas,
Italian wine,
Prosecco,
Sangiovese,
Serpico dei Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia,
Tenuta La Cipressaia Chianti Classico DOCG,
Visconti Della Rocca Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC
Nov
19
There are no shortage of wine recommendations out there for what to serve with your Thanksgiving feast. Rather than sharing a lengthy list (I stick by my list from last year), I thought I’d share what I’m serving (or bringing to friends, as is our tradition) this year. Sparkling & Rosé This is a great [...]
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Breaux Vineyards 2011 Viognier,
California Wine,
Early Mountain Vineyards 2011 Viognier,
Louis Jadot Beaujolais Village 2011,
Pfeiffer 2007 Pinot Noir Blue Dot Reserve,
Rosé,
Sparkling Wine,
Thanksgiving Wine Pairings,
Viognier,
Virginia Wine,
VJB Le Due Rosé,
VJB Prosecco,
VJB Vineyard & Cellars
Jul
04
It’s July 4th! Here in the U.S. that means a holiday for bbqs and celebrations! Here’s the Red (okay pink), White & Blue (ok blue on the label) American wine choices for our festivities. AND had to add a sparkling that isn’t American but one of my favorites. The RED: King Estate 2011 Pinot Noir [...]
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Baby Prosecco,
Blenheim Vineyards,
Blenheim Vineyards 2011 Viognier,
King Estate 2011 Pinot Noir Signature Vin Gris,
King Estate Vineyard,
Prosecco,
Rosé,
Viognier,
Virginia Viognier
May
03
Red Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Gamay Merlot Montepulciano Negroamaro Petit Verdot Pinot Noir Primitivo Sagrantino Sangiovese Syrah Zinfandel White Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Casal Garcia Furore Bianco Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio Sauvignon Blanc Viognier Champagne Sparkling & Prosecco Rosé Port
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