When I’m not drinking wine, I’m sipping on some tequila. So it’s no surprise that I’m always up for margaritas. Sometimes, I like mixing my two loves to create some bubbly, yet spicy, concoction. This time around, I grabbed a bottle of Louis Pommery NV Brut Sparkling to create my Sparkling spicy margarita. Alexandre Louis…
Tag: california wine
What the Buck?!
It’s been a while since I’ve strolled down the wine aisle at Publix, but this last time I noticed a lot of new wines. I grabbed Ye Old Buck Shack Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 because the woodsy label reminded me of my wannabe-redneck friend. The wine’s name comes from a 100-year-old dilapidated skinning shed, called “Ye…
Wining with Lolita
Whenever I go to St. Petersburg, my cousin-in-law tries to take me to some wino spots so I can relish in delicious wines for all of you to read about. This time around, we went to Lolita’s Wine Market, a quaint little restaurant with dazzling Edison bulb light features and a nice wine selection. As…
From Cupcake Sister to Cupcake Rosé
While I was in college, my little sister and I had a cupcake company named “Cupcake Sisters.” We baked for clients, created web clips, and had a lot of laughs. Being 11 years apart in age, it was a nice way for us to bond and have something special between us. So when I saw…
A Wine for the Pessimist (Red Blend) in us all
Sometimes my husband calls me a pessimist, but I like to think of myself as a realist. Glass half empty, glass half full—whatever. Regardless of our different perspectives, I thought this Pessimist Red Blend from DAOU Vineyards was rather fitting, so I had to try it. The label was an eye-grabber and on top of…
Hello Pomelo
Coming from the Sunshine State, where most of the United States’ oranges and grapefruits are grown, you can’t help but be partial to citrus flavors. That’s probably why I like Sauvignon Blanc so much. I usually drink Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand, but I’m always open to trying ones from different regions. So, when I…
What a Hoot!
Since I don’t have a good wine bar or liquor store near me, I tend to get a lot of wines at Publix, my local supermarket. Lately, I’ve seen a few new wines on the shelf, including Day Owl Rosé. I was attracted to the cute, yet minimalistic, label and its description: “Day sippers, day…
Bears & Cabs
The nickname for my dog is Bodhi Bear – Bear for short. So I was giggling when I saw this Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, which features a fierce-looking bear on the label (the same look my Bodhi has when she’s hungry). Named for the traditional practice of toasting barrel heads and staves to impart…
Prisoner of Wine
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Between work, family, and commitments, you can sometimes feel like a prisoner to the man. Luckily, you’re not and can (ironically) drink to that with The Prisoner Red Blend 2015. The Prisoner Wine Company is a California producer based in Rutherford, Napa Valley, and is known for its highly acclaimed…
Yappy Hour
Anyone who knows me know that I love dogs. From big clumsy pups to small fluffy ones, I can’t help but love them more than humans. So when I saw this Frenchie Napoleon Cabernet Sauvignon, I just had to try it. Frenchie Winery is from the Boisset Collection. It is located in Northern California and…