by Debbie | Jul 28, 2026 | Restaurant, wine
“Wine isn’t just another item on the menu. It’s part of the conversation, the celebration, and the memories we make around the table.” This week I read an article in *The Drinks Business * “US restaurants pushing wine markups to six times...
by Debbie | Jul 2, 2026 | wine
One of the things I love most about wine is that every bottle tells a story. Sometimes that story begins in the vineyard. Sometimes it begins during a conversation with a winemaker. And occasionally, it begins by simply standing in the right place. A few weeks ago, I...
by Debbie | Jun 23, 2026 | Patagonia, wine
At the bottom of the world, where Andean winds scour the land and volcanic soils stretch toward the horizon, a handful of pioneering winemakers are crafting some of the most thrilling bottles in South America. When most people hear the word Patagonia, they immediately...
by Debbie | Jun 18, 2026 | portugese wine, vinho verde, wine
When most people hear the words Vinho Verde, they often think of an inexpensive, slightly fizzy white wine that appears at summer picnics and backyard barbecues. While that’s not entirely wrong, Vinho Verde is so much more than that. This week’s Wine of...
by Debbie | May 28, 2026 | rose wine, wine
There’s something about that first truly warm spring day that immediately makes me reach for rosé. serious. That’s exactly what happened when I pulled a bottle of Elena Walch 2024 Rosé from the fridge. I was first introduced to Elena Walch through our Winephabet...
