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Pickles and Wine? Sure!

Pickles and Wine? Sure!

Last week, I made an amazing pickle soup. I learned that this is a traditional Polish dish. OMG, it is...

Wine tasting steps

Wine Tasting 101

When you think of wine tastings, what do you think of? Of course, you think about enjoying wine. But there...

Romanian wine is very fine

Have You Tried Romanian Wine?

A few months ago, I was at Total Wine and More and was asking for some unusual international wines. The...

Beethoven

Was Wine the Cause of Beethoven’s Deafness?

I just read five articles saying that lead caused Beethoven’s deafness. OMG. Thank goodness we don’t have that problem anymore....

The wines we enjoyed during our Sauternes tasting

The Joys of a Sauternes Tasting

Last night, I hosted a wonderful Sauternes tasting. I’m excited to tell you all about it.

The first thing to know about wine :)

Three Things a Non-Wine Person Should Know About Wine

I was talking to a non-wine-drinking friend of mine today. Believe it or not, I have some. Anyway, I asked...

Personalized wine will turn an ordinary gift into an extraordinary gift

Eight Occasions that Call for Personalized Wine

Personalized wine is great for any occasion. Personalization turns an ordinary gift into an extraordinary gift. Today, we’ll explore seven...

Why Can’t We Say Wine Tastes Like Grapes

When we drink grape juice, we say it tastes like grapes. So, why can’t we say wine tastes like grapes?...

Sauternes and cheese - courtesy of The Lush Life

Are You Ready to Enjoy Sauternes?

Every few years, I like to luxuriate over a bottle of Sauternes. This amazing sweet wine from the Bordeaux region...

A beautiful Bordeaux red

The Magic of Bordeaux Blends

Some people don’t like wine blends, claiming that winemakers use the junkiest wine for such blends. But in the Bordeaux...