by Debbie | Feb 6, 2017 | cruising europe, Cruising the Danube, Uncategorized
Some of you may know, I owned a travel agency for 20 years so I feel it’s important to talk about traveling to these beautiful wine regions I write about. There is much more to wine than just tasting it. Visiting the region and or country is an experience outside the...
by Debbie | Jan 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Bordeaux wine, you think of the Bordeaux 5, a blend consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot with the Cabernet Sauvignon as the base. You also might think $$$. Let’s take a look at Bordeaux and the other side of it, the...
by Debbie | Jan 12, 2017 | champagne, Uncategorized
Laurent-Perrier is a Champagne House located in Champagne, France founded in 1812 by André-Michael Pierlot. He was a négociant in the region and settled in the town of Tours-Sur-Marne. He began farming on two plots of land and began the Alphonse Pierlot Champagne...
by Debbie | Dec 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
As the end of 2016 approaches I realize I am incredibly lucky. I have a wonderful family, friends and you. I wouldn’t be here today still sharing my experiences with you if you weren’t so supportive. I am a lucky girl! So what does the new year hold?...
by Debbie | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Salta region in Argentina is known to have the highest altitude vineyards. 70 % of the vineyards are located in the Calchaquies Valley. There are 7,900 acres planted with grapes. Starting at 4,900 above sea level there are grapes planted to 10,210 feet...
by Debbie | Oct 19, 2016 | Uncategorized