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 Have you ever felt scared to walk into a wine shop and ask for suggestions?
You’re not alone! I used to feel that too, so I made these scripts to help you feel more confident when you’re wine shopping.  Many people will say they like a dry wine or ask for a dry wine when they go out to eat. But what does that even mean? This is one of the most common questions I get during my wine tastings. And that’s fair, because it’s quite confusing! So let's talk about it.
Plus a Special Discount off my Favorite Wine Fridge, the NewAir Shadow Series Wine Cooler (Model NWC016BK00)  Is a wine fridge really worth it? What makes a wine fridge different from a regular kitchen refrigerator?
As I’m sure you can guess by the title, the answer to those questions are a resounding yes and multiple things. Let me explain.  Tired of the same old cheese board with your happy hour glass of wine?
Yeah, me neither. That was a silly question. But are you ready to impress everyone with some delicious but super easy happy hour bites to go alongside your cheese board? That's what I thought! Check out my recipe below for some tasty but easy to make Peach & Ricotta Crostini Bites. I've also done the work of finding the perfect wine the pair with it!  If you’re heading to Napa Valley, be sure that you visit the wonderful little town of Calistoga. This historic town is most known for its hot springs, mud baths, and of course–wineries. Whether you make it your home base or just visit as a day trip, you certainly won’t regret it!
To make your visit even easier, I’ve put together the perfect day trip itinerary for you! P.S. - Each of these wineries (besides Picayune) require a reservation so be sure to plan in advance!  I’ve been seeing more and more non-alcoholic wines and wine alternatives pop up in my news feed lately. And it got me thinking, could a wine without the alcohol still taste just as good? And how are non-alcoholic wines made anyway? Is a non-alcoholic wine just grape juice?
Of course, with a curious mind like mine I had to find out for myself. So I purchased an array of non-alcoholic wines and wine alternatives to try for myself. Below is my honest opinion of each of these wines! The temperatures are starting to warm up and the sun is gracing us with its presence more and more (at least here in the Pacific Northwest) which can mean only one thing…summer is on its way!  Usually summer means it’s time to break out the refreshing white wines and Instagram worthy rosés, but I want to introduce you to another style of wine that is perfect for summer - chillable red wines!
Read on to learn what exactly a chillable red wine is along with some recommendations if you want to give them a try. It's finally happening. The wine trip you've been wanting to go on is finally a reality. You’ve purchased the plane tickets, taken the time off work, and booked the perfect Airbnb. Now you just need to plan the wineries you’ll be visiting and how you’ll be spending your time on your wine trip!  My husband and I recently visited Napa Valley and Sonoma for the first time and when it came time to plan the trip I was both excited and incredibly overwhelmed! There were so many wineries and tasting rooms and I wanted to visit them all, but that obviously wasn’t going to be possible in the four days that we were down there. I want to share my tips for how I went about planning my wine trip in hopes that it helps you plan your next wine trip!
Is there anything more reminiscent of your college experience than boxed wine? Cost effective, lasts in the fridge for a month, and you don’t even need a bottle opener to get to the wine; it really doesn’t get any better than that! But can boxed wine graduate from its college reputation? Many wineries are turning to more cost effective and eco friendly packaging, and boxed wine is a great option. We’re now seeing boxed wines on the market with higher price points, but the question is, are they worth it?  The only way to find out is to taste the wine, so I did exactly that! I set up a blind tasting between five different boxed wines to find out if the higher end boxes were worth their price points.
Black Box Cabernet SauvignonWelcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain! CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it.  LET'S INTRODUCE THE WINE
Yes Way RoséWelcome to Swill or Swell, a weekly series where I taste grocery store wines and let you know if they’re worth the buck or just meant for the drain! CAVEAT! As you read this, please keep in mind that wine is subjective! This means that everyone enjoys different things and something I like might not be something you like and vice versa. I’ll be as objective as I can with facts about the wine’s quality, but in the end if your opinion differs from mine...that’s perfectly fine! Wine is only worth drinking if YOU like drinking it  LET'S INTRODUCE THE WINE
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