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Showing posts with label wine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wine. Show all posts
11.07.2014
5 Quotes About Wine That Will Help You Live a Better Life
Wine is best when shared and since I am unable to share a bottle with all of you here are some quotes I found to share with you.
5 Quotes About Wine That Will Help You Live a Better Life
11.06.2014
Why #Uncorked Ventures is an Adventure in Wine Clubs #sponsored
There a dozen wine clubs out there but when you make it to a Forbes list I would say you have something going on. Uncorked Ventures is on a list and I was recently sent a shipment to facilitate this review. I have not received any other compensation and views are all my own.
Wine delivered to your home! Such a great idea especially when one enjoys wine but doesn't have the time, patiences, or resources to really search for something new.
The difference to joining Uncorked wine club is that they focus on California, Washington and Oregon wines, mainly from hard-to-find smaller wineries with limited distribution. These are wines I would never have discovered but is available at my door monthly.
6.16.2011
I Flipped for FlipFlop's White Wines
Disclosure: I received sample bottles of FlipFlop Wines to try but I was not paid for the post. The opinions in this post are 100% my own.
I am not a fan of white wine.
It really does nothing for me.
There is one brand that I really enjoy but I think it is because of the blend of three whites that hooked me on it.
That was until I was sent FlipFlop wines to try. I admit, I was skeptical. In fact, I tried the red first and only recently opened the whites and I am more of a fan of white wine then I was a week ago.
I opened the Washington Riesling, at the suggestion of my contact there, because the Husband likes a sweet wine. The Husband was not around to try it because he has to actually show up for work and I have evenings free to lounge around in my PJs, sipping wine and dining on sushi... sorry, I was daydreaming.
In reality, the Husband has to get up way early in the morning to be able to join me in actually enjoying a glass so he has opted to wait... I on the other hand, am a more seasoned wine connoisseur *giggles at self* and you can just call me oenophile.
In case, you are wondering... I am not sitting her with a jelly jar, full of this stuff while writing. I did that, while eating a wonderfully broiled steak and beautifully baked potato. I must say... they paired pretty well together even though it is not a traditional pairing. I like the fruity taste of the Riesling with the savory steak. I would however enjoy it more with a BBQ pulled pork or even a good stir fry (as the bottle says I would but would pick it anyway).
The Riesling was clean and crisp and was not overwhelmingly, sweet but still sweeter then I prefer in a wine.
My favorite of the two whites though is the California Pinot Grigio. I could actually taste the pear in the finish of the wine and I had eaten it with pizza. Can't help it... dig the pizza and wine combo because I am classy like that.
In all seriousness, I also paired it with baked chicken topped with salsa and served with a side of broccoli and it was seriously yummy! Who knew plain old broccoli would taste so good!
I would love to try it with a chicken sausage and mango salsa wrap with sweet potato fries... I will let you know how that goes!
This has a bright, clean taste that is smooth and just perfect for me in a white wine.
Obviously, if I had to chose between the two - hands down would be the Pinot Grigio but of the three FlipFlop wines I had to tried I am really loving the Pinot Noir still. Call me crazy but I prefer my wine red.
You can buy FlipFlop wines online here or (hopefully) at your local store. And if you did not read my last post - they are cheap but not cheap.
It really does nothing for me.
There is one brand that I really enjoy but I think it is because of the blend of three whites that hooked me on it.
That was until I was sent FlipFlop wines to try. I admit, I was skeptical. In fact, I tried the red first and only recently opened the whites and I am more of a fan of white wine then I was a week ago.
I opened the Washington Riesling, at the suggestion of my contact there, because the Husband likes a sweet wine. The Husband was not around to try it because he has to actually show up for work and I have evenings free to lounge around in my PJs, sipping wine and dining on sushi... sorry, I was daydreaming.In reality, the Husband has to get up way early in the morning to be able to join me in actually enjoying a glass so he has opted to wait... I on the other hand, am a more seasoned wine connoisseur *giggles at self* and you can just call me oenophile.
In case, you are wondering... I am not sitting her with a jelly jar, full of this stuff while writing. I did that, while eating a wonderfully broiled steak and beautifully baked potato. I must say... they paired pretty well together even though it is not a traditional pairing. I like the fruity taste of the Riesling with the savory steak. I would however enjoy it more with a BBQ pulled pork or even a good stir fry (as the bottle says I would but would pick it anyway).
The Riesling was clean and crisp and was not overwhelmingly, sweet but still sweeter then I prefer in a wine.
My favorite of the two whites though is the California Pinot Grigio. I could actually taste the pear in the finish of the wine and I had eaten it with pizza. Can't help it... dig the pizza and wine combo because I am classy like that.
In all seriousness, I also paired it with baked chicken topped with salsa and served with a side of broccoli and it was seriously yummy! Who knew plain old broccoli would taste so good!
I would love to try it with a chicken sausage and mango salsa wrap with sweet potato fries... I will let you know how that goes!
This has a bright, clean taste that is smooth and just perfect for me in a white wine.
Obviously, if I had to chose between the two - hands down would be the Pinot Grigio but of the three FlipFlop wines I had to tried I am really loving the Pinot Noir still. Call me crazy but I prefer my wine red.
You can buy FlipFlop wines online here or (hopefully) at your local store. And if you did not read my last post - they are cheap but not cheap.
Cheers!
5.17.2011
To Each, Their Own... FlipFlop Wine has Sole
Not to long I got an email saying something about trying a new wine...
My response was, in a nut shell, it would be very mean (on many levels) to tease me about sending me wine to try if you did not mean it and low and behold - Mr. FedEx delivered me a lovely box with sample written across the top and sides. I held my breath as I opened it and there, in all their glory, was three lovely wines screaming to be tried. I am actually, still, working my way through the first bottle from the box... FlipFlop's Pinot Noir.
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