An Enchanted Weekend

March 17, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

This past weekend, we kicked off Spring Break with a camping trip to Enchanted Rock. It was a plan that originated nearly a year ago, apparently the required lead-time for a spot over this crowded weekend. Our friends and neighbors made the reservation, we divided meal responsibilities, and we headed west. On the menu for […]

Curious About Texas Wine? Time for a Twitter Date

January 13, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

Tonight on Twitter, I will be joining fellow Texas Wine lovers for the year’s first #TXWine Twitter Tasting. We will be chatting about the 2014 Best Texas Wines and a new opportunity for you to taste some of these wines, no matter where you live. Here are the details: Tonight January 13th, 7-8pm CST Sign […]

Reflections on 2014-Part 1

January 2, 2015.Reading time 9 minutes.

In Wine and War, Don and Petie Kladstrup, illustrate a point that resonates with me on my path of wine discovery and enjoyment. “One of the greatest wines we have ever tasted was 1905 Grand Vin de Chateau Latour. It was exquisite, absolutely mind-boggling, but what made the experience even more special was being able to share it […]

Last Minute Gift Idea-Texas Tuesday

December 23, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

So, it’s Texas Tuesday, but I am a bit congested thanks to our favorite winter visitor, cedar pollen. I didn’t want to open anything special so I am simply offering an idea for a very last-minute gift. I always like to give Texas wine because so many people just don’t know what they’re missing. Even […]

Hannibal Would be Proud: Texas Tuesday

December 9, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

“I love it when a plan comes together.” If you are an 80’s kid, you surely recognize that as the catchphrase of John “Hannibal” Smith, fearless leader of the A-team. Oh, you thought I meant the Punic Carthaginian military commander? Well, if he liked wine I guess he would be proud. For future reference, you […]

Ahhh-lianico: Texas Tuesday

December 2, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

Awake at five, lunches packed, presents opened, cupcakes frosted, drop-offs, four loads of laundry, a couple of hours of work and a very brief workout. Pick-ups, stop at library to deal with missing book, trip to the toy store for the birthday boy punctuated by gelato courtesy of his grandmother. Rhyming game leads to discovery […]

Hye-lights from the Weekend

October 29, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

I probably don’t have to tell you that doing a cleanse is NOT conducive to wine writing. Three weeks without wine means that I was not the only thing drying out. My apologies for being quiet as of late. Just when I was ready to open some wine and dine on grains, I was delayed […]

My Achilles’ Heel-William Chris Enchanté

October 6, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

There have been a few moments in life that I have surprised myself with my own strength. Hiking the Na Pali coast, natural childbirth (x2), and the Dr. Junger Clean Gut diet that I have been doing for the past 14 days. No coffee, alcohol, grains, sugar, fruit, or fun. I resisted pizza (x2), cut an […]

Everything’s Coming up Rosés

June 13, 2013.Reading time 7 minutes.

I feel guilty buying wine when I have a closet full, but my closet is filled with mostly reds. At this time of the year, I am into pink. Or crisp, bright whites but that is another post. When dry Rosé started coming back on the scene a few years ago, I was a happy girl. Love it. […]