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Taking The Intimidation Out Of WineDiscovering Virginia Wines: A Wine Tasting With Neighbors
If you're a fan of wine, you'll definitely want to put Virginia Wine Country to your list of places to visit. I have visited the region twice but have not been recent. (It is on my to-do list). I was in possession of a case of 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Winners...
Have You Heard of the Graciano Grape?
Have you heard of the Graciano grape? I didn’t until we featured it on Winephabet Street in November. Graciano is mainly grown in the Rioja and Navarra regions of Spain. It is challenging to grow, is low-yielding, late harvesting and susceptible to mildew. It is used...
Josh Cellar’s Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon Benefits Volunteer Firefighers
When you purchase wine, and you know that a portion of the sale will benefit a group or Not-For-Profit organization that is special to you, it makes the wine taste better. Josh Cellars is the second label for Joseph Carr. The label is to honor his father, Josh. Josh...
Love Me Some Cabernet Franc
Sunday was Cabernet Franc Day. A day when we celebrated Cabernet Franc. It was created by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines for her love of Cabernet Franc. Why did she pick December 4th? Well, December 4th is the anniversary of Cardinal Richelieu’s death. Who is Cardinal...
Thanksgiving with Donnachiara Wines Will Elevate Your Table
It’s been a while since I tasted wines from Donnachiara, located in the province of Avellino in Campania Italy. The last time was over Zoom in 2020 with IIaria Petitto. Last week I was invited to lunch with IIaria Petitto the CEO of Donnachiara Wines at Il Gattopardo...
Winephabet Street Season 3: Episode 6 – F is for Frappato
Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 3, Episode 6- F is for Frappato. In this episode of Winephabet Street, we talk about the Frappatto grape with Pietro Russo, the winemaker at DonnaFugata Winery. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Draceana Wines...