We All Need Value Wines At This Time!

Just wanted to pop in as I haven’t been recording much lately. We all can use budget minded, value high quality wines at this time. There is so many ways to stretch the dollar. I give you some suggestions here. If you need more assistance, contact me by following the blog. I am here to […]

Hooking Up My Peeps During A Pandemic

I can’t sew you a face mask. I know these are really anxious times and emotional times for all of us. I have learned that watching the “Numbers” all day long or checking in on social media all day long, doesn’t help. It actually makes things worse. While many of us are in quarantine, we […]

I Am Home But Still Here For You!!

I didn’t think many of my followers wanted to hear about Washington State Wine during a horrible Global Pandemic. I personally took some time off to try remove myself as much as possible to stay home and stay safe. This doesn’t mean we don’t need our wine and or spirits. Many would say we need […]

Wine Lovers, Foodies, How You Can Help!

Maybe the bottom of people’s minds in America right now is Wineries, Tasting Rooms, Restaurants, Food Servers, Bartenders. If you are a wine lover and foodie like me I am sure you have your personal favorites like mine is Washington State and Oregon Pinots, and I personally worked in Restaurants and Bars as a Food […]

Extra Dry, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec? New Release From Jean Noel Haton..PURE

Haton! I Was There For those of you who read my blog or know me personally, you know I am a big fan of Champagne, Jean Noel Haton. It was amazing for me to actually have the opportunity to go there and meet Jean Noel and toast with his son Sebastian. This review of a […]

If Cabs And Merlots Are Blended , Then What Is A Red Blend?

I think we have learned over and over that most wines in America that are labeled Cabernet or Merlot Or Zinfandel Or Syrah are NOT 100% of that varietal and are only required by law to have 75% and are blended. Then if that is a fact, what is in the wine sections labeled RED […]

Try Grape Varietals From Their Original Home First!

How would you know if Cheddar Style cheese from Wisconsin compares to the Real Cheddar unless you have tried Cheddar from England or Ireland first? The same rule applies to wine. Before you try Pinot Grigio from Italy, try Pinot Gris from Alsace first. Why drink American Chardonnay usually blended and loaded with vanilla, butter, […]

Prediction: Wine Will Only Be Drank For Dessert Soon!

I am far from alone on this prediction and I can’t blame it on wineries but only on the natural addiction to sweet stuff that the American palate has. I love dessert, ice cream, chocolate, honey, maple syrup, candy bars. I love dessert wines too. Many experts have the same prediction as me,that the growing […]

Ribera Del Washington?

From Spain To Washington State? Pomum Cellars is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Javier and Shylah Alfonso. Originally from the famed Ribera del Duero region in Spain, winemaker Javier Alfonso is determined to showcase a true expression of wine grown in the unique viticultural areas in Washington State. Alfonso works […]

Can Experts Help You? ONLY If you Let Them!!

Whether it is a second professional opinion for medical reasons or a mechanic’s opinion on whether or not to buy a used car or in getting assistance to expand your palates in the wine world, expert opinions are only helpful to the person seeking them if they are willing to let that professional help them. […]