I do enjoy wine. Do I know a lot about wine, and have I been drinking wine for decades? The answer is no and no. That being said, you have to start somewhere, so let’s start with your basic wine tasting. As a beginner, I am looking for a process to help me better taste…
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Travel-Bottle Theory a Craft Beer and Wine Shop in Apex NC
Whenever I visit a new town, I look for wineries or wine in local stores to enjoy. I found this outstanding wine and beer shop in Apex called Bottle Theory. Bottle Theory has a large variety of wines and also a wide variety of craft beer. I am not a beer person, but I love…
Wine:What is Pinot Grigio and Suggested Food Pairings
Today is a good day to talk about wine. So, let’s take a look at Pino Grigio. First off, what is Pinot Grigio wine? It is one of the very popular white wines. Pinot Grigio is a white wine described as light, crisp, and dry. It is said to have a high level of acidity. According to…
Travel North Carolina:Peak of the Vine A Cozy Wine Bar in Apex NC
You may ask, “Where can I find a nice wine bar in Apex, NC?” Well, I have the answer: Peak of the Vine in downtown Apex. I have visited Peak of the Vine several times, and it is always a wonderful experience. It is one of the best wine bars I have had the privilege to…
What to Avoid if You Don’t Like High Acidity and Strong Citrus Flavors in Wine
I do enjoy a good glass of wine. I believe everyone has a different version of what they think is good wine. One flavor in wine that I do not like are the strong citrus flavors. I found a site called Cards of Wine. Cards of Wine break down the flavors, which may aid me…
Wine Wednesday-What is Port Wine?
For Wine Wednesday this week, I thought I would take a look at Port Wines. What is Port Wine? Recently I bought a white port at a local vineyard. It was super sweet and rather tasty. I found I needed to sip it rather than drinking it the way I enjoy my white wines….
Wine Wednesday-Let’s Try a Gruner Veltliner!
Here is a new wine I have recently discovered. It is called Gruner Veltliner. What is it you ask? I am not sure so let’s find out. The other day I saw there was a food truck rodeo not too far from home so I decided to go. My truck of choice was called Mr….
Wine Wednesday-What is Orange Wine?
Recently I have heard the term Orange Wine or Skin Contact Wine. What is it you ask? I don’t know let’s find out. I assumed Orange Wine was made from oranges, but that is not the case. I found in my research that Orange Wine dates back thousands of years and has come and…
Wine Wednesday-Wine and Food Pairing-What Wine Should I Serve With Spaghetti?
I enjoy pairing different foods with wine. Do I have any knowledge of how to do so? Nope. I will go to google to figure out which wine I should pair with spaghetti. My grandkids have told me that I make the best spaghetti in the world. Considering I am using canned tomato sauce,…
Wine Wednesday-Let’s Visit Burntshirt Vineyard Tasting Room and Bistro in Chimney Rock NC
It is Wine Wednesday. Let’s visit a winery tasting room in Chimney Rock, NC. Last week I was with my daughter and her family in the Asheville area of North Carolina. You know my motto “You must visit a winery in every town.” We visited a winery, not in Asheville but Chimney Rock, a short…