Category Archives: Wines

Pinot Noir – 101, a silky textured, earthy red wine

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Joyce

Pinot Noir is cherished for its silken texture and core of earthiness wrapped in juicy, fruity flavors. It is the lightest and least tannic of all the red wines. The Pinot Noir grape is the most difficult of all the … Continue reading →

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Save your Corks! Good Bottles of Wine Deserve to be Remembered

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Joyce

Here’s a fun and innovative way to keep all your wonderful wine memories. Instead of throwing your wine corks in a drawer or into the trash, make a keepsake of them with this unique decorative accessory. A metal cork cage … Continue reading →

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CHARDONNAY 101

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Joyce

Chardonnay is such a versatile wine that it is difficult to pin down. It grows  well almost anywhere that it is planted , so it is grown around the world, but depending on where it is grown, it takes on different tastes. On … Continue reading →

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WINE TASTING

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Joyce

We will be having a wine tasting, Saturday afternoon on Memorial Day Weekend. Come join us in tasting 3 very different Sauvignon Blancs, all from 1 New Zealand vineyard. If you’ve heard the French term terroir, these 3 wines will illustrate … Continue reading →

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Sauvignon Blanc – 101, a powerful medium-bodied white

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Joyce

Sauvignon Blanc is a medium-bodied white wine that packs a powerful punch and is versatile enough to be a great wine choice for many of our everyday meals. Sauvignon is from the French word “sauvage” meaning wild, and blanc is … Continue reading →

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Riesling 101 – a good place to begin exploring the world of wines

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Joyce

Rieslings (REES-lings) are the most wonderfully diverse wines in the world. When we are having a Lagniappe wine tasting, my customers seem to enjoy Rieslings the most. These wines are intensely flavorful, clean and crisp, and can be anywhere from … Continue reading →

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