For those who don’t know, Hubby and I are in Texas this week tasting wine and exploring cuisine. I have a conference in San Antonio the second week of June, so we came over a week early to check out Texas wine, food, and scenery. We’re exploring the hill country and Austin. Day Two:Wineries visited: …
Month: May 2010
Texas Wine Trip: Day One
For those who don’t know, Hubby and I are in Texas this week tasting wine and otherwise getting into trouble (but not too much trouble — don’t worry, Mom!). I have a conference in San Antonio the second week of June, so we came over a week early to check out Texas wine, food, and …
Winery Review: Frogtown Cellars
I’ve been trying to figure out how to review Frogtown Cellars, one of the North Georgia wineries located around Dahlonega. I admit to having had the tasting notes on my desk for a week, all three sheets. Yes, Frogtown has an almost overwhelming array of wines to sample. The question is whether quantity means quality. …
Tasting Notes: Grenache at JavaMonkey
Grenache is an often overlooked varietal. Frequently blended, it’s a nice, fruity red grape that can make you pucker if not done right. Last Thursday’s wine tasting definitely had some Grenaches gone wild. Okay, maybe not, but I couldn’t resist the pun. The wines: 2008 Bitch Grenache (South Australia):This was kind of like wine cordial …
Tour of France at Sherlock’s
When Hubby and I got tired of the Taste of Decatur shenanigans a couple of weekends ago, we went for a sure thing: the free Saturday afternoon wine tasting at Sherlock’s in Decatur. As I’ve mentioned, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to drink more French wine. The topic for the tasting was “Tour …
Tasting Notes: Rustic Reds at JavaMonkey
Yep, it’s time to review wines from a tasting at JavaMonkey again! Hey, at least I’m consistent. For those who don’t know, JavaMonkey in Decatur, Georgia does a wine tasting every other week with a different theme each time. The cost is $15 per person, and you get six good pours. This past tasting’s theme …