This Wine Costs What?- A Great Piece from Talk-A-Vino

September 18, 2012.Reading time 10 minutes.

If you are lucky enough to live near a Trader Joe’s, Talk-A-Vino has some great wine values for you. His follow up to this post, with even more suggestions, can be found here. If you aren’t already following him, check out his site. Enjoy! This Wine Costs What? If you follow the wine discussions in the social […]

Grief and Gratitude (Originally posted 9/11/12)

September 11, 2012.Reading time 8 minutes.

The light here begins to change in September. It softens a bit, reflecting off the leaves. The fauna seems to let out a collective sigh of relief from the harsh Texas summer. And yet, for me, it now comes with a heaviness that wasn’t there eleven years ago. A mixture of grief and gratitude. For […]

A Friend Indeed

September 4, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

On our way to Colorado, we stopped at McPherson Winery in Lubbock, Texas and loaded up. Truly. Our truck was p-a-c-k-e-d and yet I still found room for over a case of wine. Priorities, right? Before visiting, I had tried the Tre Colore and the Viognier, both of which I really enjoyed. I knew I would like his wine, I […]

Celebrating in Style

August 22, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

Although we returned home last week, I have been quiet on here, trying to get my life in order (what’s that?) after vacation. I will, however, have much to say after this weekend. This past Sunday marked one year from my first post , on SAHMmelier. It just so happens that this Friday is the 10th annual […]

On the Road Again…

August 6, 2012.Reading time 6 minutes.

…just about to get on the road again. Sorry for the lack of writing as of late. I am currently in Colorado on our first family camping trip. Having a great time thus far, and wanted to throw out a few highlights at the mid-way point. On the way north and were able to stop […]

I Heart NY-Finger Lakes Rieslings

July 24, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

On Wednesday, I had the privilege of participating in a Virtual Tasting of Rieslings from New York’s Finger Lakes region. In an earlier post, I wrote about a visit to Lamoreaux Landing in January. I was really happy about what I had tasted, so when this opportunity arose, I jumped at the chance to get more of […]

An Elegant Surprise- Gary Farrell Sauvignon Blanc

July 15, 2012.Reading time 4 minutes.

I have to admit. I was very excited when I received this 2010 Gary Farrell Sauvignon Blanc from Redwood Ranch in Sonoma County($25)*. I have heard great things about their wine, in general, and I am a sucker for a good Sauvignon Blanc. I have been looking forward to opening it and this is the first weekend […]

Crowd Pleasers-Happy 4th!

July 3, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you are hosting an Independence Day get-together, you have probably already planned menus and hit the store. I just returned and it was a mad-house so I am pretty sure I am late on this post, but I wanted to throw out some ideas for cocktails and wines that can please most palates. When […]

A Happy Mother’s Day-Westcave Cellars

May 13, 2012.Reading time 6 minutes.

I woke up this morning to my husband doing dishes. That might be the sweetest sound I can hear. On Mother’s Day, I generally ask for one thing: no dishes. When you are a SAHM that cooks three meals a day, at least six days a week, dishes become your nemesis. This year, my husband […]