Sweets for Your Sweet (or how to give wine & chocolate)
Isn’t it romantic – a box of chocolates, bouquet of flowers, and a gorgeous bottle of dark red wine. The three iconic gifts of love should go together in a triumph of romance, right? They make a beautiful photo op, but two of these can end as a ‘train wreck’ on your...
Trader Joe’s – 12.99 Under – Wine #5 – Muscadet
And we’re back. The final in my series of Trader Joe’s Bargain Wine Finds. Wine #5 is a crisp, lemony white. Do you want a MUSCADET with your freshest seafood and oysters? Yes you do! Especially when Trader Joe’s offers one at $7.99. When I think of high...
TRADER JOE’S – 12.99 Under- Wine #4: a Roustabout Meritage
If you like big silky juicy fruit …AND.. a dose of drying tannins, this wine is for you.Bordeaux blends from Paso Robles can be very satisfying – with a rich, full or silky mouthfeel balanced with tannins that range from dusty-fine to firm and drying. That’s a nice...
TRADER JOE’S – 12.99 under- Intro & Wine #3: Verdejo
What can I say, this one’s a steal at just $4.49! Check out the “wowza” snack pairing I discovered with it – might be worth a TJ run this weekend.Scroll down for my Wine #3 review As you know by now, I accepted a wine challenge – find wines...
TRADER JOE’S – 12.99 under- Wine #2- Susumaniello
Let’s continue our walk down Trader Joes’ wine aisle! As I shared in Tuesday’s email, I accepted a wine challenge – find wines $12.99 & UNDER, from one wine re-seller. I chose TRADER JOE’S! Are there any I’d recommend? I’m happy to report, of the 9 I put in my...About Mary Beth
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Day2 Of sunset magazine international wine competition. Who wants 14 😀 Petite Sirah’s, followed by another 15? (this after four flights of Cabernets and three flights of Bordeaux blends ) 💜
Flight after flight of beautiful Pinot Noirs this morning, followed by Petit Verdot – judging Sunset magazine international wine competition. ![]()
Current descriptor of my own palate: layer upon layer of blue fruit backed by firm, dry tannins!![]()
Coming up, Zins then Syrahs