What do you know about Virginia wine? I didn’t know much myself until I took a trip up to “the Commonwealth” during Virginia Wine Month (October) to see what it was all about. Virginia may not be the first place that pops in your head when you think of wine, but their viticultural history predates…
Tag: Rosé
An Unexpected Rosé
If you’ve been following my wino journey, then you know that I am a big fan of Rosé. With Miami’s hot and humid climate, it’s the perfect everyday sipper. I recently decided to branch out from my usual Côtes de Provence Rosés and grabbed a bottle of 2017 Bougrier Pure Loire Rosé d’Anjou. Courtesy Famille…
Endless Summer with Winestyr
Even though fall is around the corner (you know you’ve already seen Halloween merch at stores), I can’t help but keep grasping at summer. I live in Miami, where it’s oh so hot, so it’s truly an endless summer (except for that one week of “winter” in January). I take advantage, prance around in my…
Taittinger Tuesdays
Any day is a good day for Champagne, so why not make #TaittingerTuesdays a thing? I am pulling out a Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé for the occasion. My mother-in-law brought it for us from Ireland, complete with the cute carrying case, so we were lucky enough to enjoy it with her upon her return. Pierre…
Renovations & Rosé
You’re going to get an apology upfront. I’ve been a little MIA recently, but for a good reason. I purchased my first home—a charming fixer upper—and have been consumed by renovation projects left and right. Luckily, I’m finally settling in, and can focus more on wining and writing. My first bottle back to it is…
Kirkland Does Rosé
You may already know that I’m crazy about Costco—you’d think that I’m endorsed by the amount of times that I mention them (hint, hint, Costco, get on it). So I was curious to try their Kirkland brand wine offerings. I grabbed two—a Rosé and a Pinot Grigio—so I’ve got a two-part wine diary on my…
Life isn’t all Diamonds and Rosé…but it Should Be
If anyone knows me, they know that there is one guilty pleasure that I cannot resist – Bravo’s reality TV shows, especially the Real Housewives. One of my favorite franchises is The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills because they are just so damn fabulous. Between Erika Jane’s gaggle of gays glam squad and Lisa Vanderpump’s…
It’s all Coming up Rosés
Even though it’s always “yes way, Rosé” in Miami, my neighbors to the north are finally getting some decent weather for some spring time sipping. In celebration of spring and all things Rosé, I pulled out my most festive accouterments for the occasion and a bottle of Planeta Rosé. Sambuca di Sicilia is the estate…
Easter in a Glass
It’s that time of year again, when egg-shaped chocolates, pastel colors, and bunnies emerge! For my Easter brunch, I plan on sipping on some Rosé—Château Vignelaure Rosé 2016 to be exact. Château Vignelaure, “the vineyard of the sacred spring,” is located in the appellation Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence. Set high in the hills, the vineyard covers more…
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…