Tis the season… for Mustard!
….In the Vineyard that is! Golden waves of billowing mustard among the vines of Dry Creek Valley. Beyond beauty, mustard performs magic for the soil and the vine every spring. Like any cover crop, it protects against erosion, invites water...
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...
Bordeaux Blend Vs Meritage
What’s a Meritage wine? Is it the same as a Bordeaux Blend? 🔻 Want to know?… just scroll! 🔻 A WINE BY ANY OTHER NAME…You say BORDEAUX BLEND… I say MERITAGE* What’s up? The Wines, The Grapes...
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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It’s a big #chardcore kinda day! Which do I pour first for international #ChardonnayDay? ![]()
LIOCO Wine Company Skycrest, Anderson Valley? -Or- Rodney Strong Vineyards Chalk Hill? ![]()
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Do you know the 3 Styles of Chardonnay? Knowing your preferred style (and label clues to what's in the bottle) will help you find that perfect bottle! For International Chardonnay Day, my latest post in "Crush Notes" explains the styles and why we love Chardonnay! What's your Favorite Style? ![]()
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On Chardonnay Day: Get to know the Queen (of grapes)! - Crush Course
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For International Chardonnay Day, let us lift a glass and pay tribute...to wine drinkers’ sweetheart, a favorite among winemakers – arguably, the reigning Queen of Whites – Chardonnay, the grape...
Tasting like a local- at Locals...Tasting Room that is! Locals showcases wines of at least 10 artisanal winemakers who hand-craft their micro and small lot wines with passion. If you’re lucky, a few of the winemakers like Lise or John will pop by to say hello and pour a taste for you. Just a few (of MANY) favorites included: ![]()
- Drive Zinfandel 2018 Puccioni Ranch (way out Mill Creek): This is my kinda Zinfandel. An old vine field blend with P. Sirah, it has white pepper, spice and raspberry aromas with light bright fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry. Nothing jammy here; just delicious. ![]()
- Dot Winery Rose’ of Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2020 This was a juicy one with nectarine on the nose and an almost creamy mouthfeel of strawberries and raspberries yet the balanced acidity shines through. ![]()
- A. Toraño “El Bobo” Bennett Valley Grenache 2018 from the Jemrose Vineyard. Yum. This beauty delivers both red and blue fruit with aromatic herbs and is a delightful study in balance: a smooth mouthfeel with lithe body, good acid, and structured tannins that will allow it to age. It ticks all the boxes. ![]()
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All these wines do something kind of unique for me - They'll pair fabulously with food, yet also delicious on their own for long sipping. I daresay I’ll be back to Locals soon to try a few more.![]()
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Locals Tasting Room Patrick Llerena Cruz Drive Wines Dot Wine Toraño Family Wines #sonomawine #sonomacountywine #stayhealdsburg #zinfandel #roseallday #grenache #wineeducator #winelover #winediscovery #tastewine #sipwine #crushonwine