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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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