Hall Rutherford It's no secret we're big HALL fans (we've talked about them before here and here), but this is the first time we've visited their Rutherford location. It's been on our wish list for a while now. There's always something so exciting about finally getting to experience something you've been building up in your [...]
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So You’re Coming Back for More – Napa
Fearless Chelsea Hoff is by far the most inspiring wine maker and owner we have ever met. You leave her tasting not only joining the wine club (because there was no hesitation there - the wine is amazing) but wanting to be best friends with her. Super small production of only about 900 cases a [...]
Wines for $20 or Less
Seaglass Riesling 2018 From: Santa Barbara, California Variety: Riesling Cost: $10 Riesling is one of my go-to wines. I don't think I've had one that I did not like! I love it for sipping, pairing with spicy pad thai, or serving at parties. This Riesling didn't disappoint. It was such a good easy drinking wine for a [...]
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Refreshing and light Sav Blanc’s are one of our go to summer wines. Originated in America and France but perfected by New Zealand. The dry and crisp acidity of this varietal makes it a great drinker by itself but also pairs wonderfully with oysters or a good ole’ shrimp scampi. Want to try cooking with [...]
Wines for $20 or Less
Boschendal The Rose Garden Rosé From: South Africa Variety: Blend (mostly merlot & pinotage) Price: $14 ($9 at Costco!) This was the first South African wine I tried and I was very pleasantly surprised. There's no secret I love a good screw top bottle on cheaper bottles - get me my wine faster 😂 This [...]
Paso Robles – So You’re Coming Back for Seconds
Below is a round up of some popular wineries and local favorites that we were recommended to from uber drivers, hotel concierge to wine servers from other wineries! Opolo This is one of the big guys in Paso Robles putting out 90,000 cases of wine per year, of that 50,000 cases are of their Zinfandel. [...]
Wines for $20 or Less
With a seemingly limitless selection of bottles available it’s easier than ever to explore new regions, or varietals. To save some time at the store we’re rounding up the best finds $20 and under! Don Miguel Gascon Malbec From: Argentina Variety: Malbec Price: $15 A grocery store staple! This is one of the first Malbec's [...]
Bubbly Cocktails – Spring Edition
Champs de Violette 1oz Creme de Violette 0.5oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Sparkling Wine Add creme de violette and lemon juice to glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with lemon or edible flowers! Creme de Violette can be a little difficult to find, but i was able to find some Monin violet syrup on amazon which [...]
Kid Friendly Wineries – Napa Valley
So my hubby and I (pre pandemic) would visit Napa at least four times a year, he has clients up north and Napa is just an hour outside of where we go for them. Now before we had a little one it was such a wonderful time and experience to go wine tasting, hire a [...]
International Woman’s Day
What a time it is to be a woman! We officially have a woman Vice President of the United States of America and regardless of your views, this is monumental. During our time at Kappa Delta we learned what it meant to be a woman supporting women. We learned what sisterhood was, we learned that [...]