Stay at home mom, lover of wine
We arrived at nearly midnight, weaving up Plum Creek Road, the canopy above blocked our view below. We entered through a porte-cochere, hidden again, and after a brief tour of the essentials, gave in to pull of the pillow after a long day of travel. As I went to sleep, I wondered what I would see […]
Read MoreNearly two decades ago, a film set in the Tuscan countryside provided my first wine-related epiphany. Not through her teenage prattle or any life-changing plot, but through one scene in particular. The rich golden rays on a rustic table, wildflowers and clinking glasses, laughter and debate beneath the branches. I remember so clearly thinking: THAT. […]
Read MoreWe had been trying to decorate our tree all week, but my husband was late every night. If your home is like mine and you have littles, you know the delicate balance with food and fatigue in the school-night witching hours. If decorating the tree is going to be joyous and celebratory, it is best […]
Read MoreNothing throws a wrench in your plans quite like a flu invasion. In a week that was filled with obligations, appointments, and celebrations, it could not have come at a worse time. But we did what you have to do. We canceled, improvised, and scaled back to try to make it work. On Monday, my […]
Read MoreLately I have been writing about a little of this and a lot of that but not a lot about wine. Lest I forget why many of you started reading, here are some of the highlights of my summer quaffing. 1) Champlain Valley wines. I was pleasantly surprised by what I was tasting. Think cool […]
Read MoreThey have similar backgrounds and similar goals, so it is not surprising that Simi Winery and Chef Kolin Vazzoler make a great pair. Both from Italian heritage, the winery and Chef Kolin focus on producing high quality wines and foods that are sourced locally. Kolin learned about the culinary arts from his mother and grandmother. Now he teaches others in […]
Read MoreThere are some wines that invite an immediate image. One sip and you are transplanted, to a memory or an ideal. Robert Mondavi’s 2010 Napa Valley Pinot Noir conjures images of fallen leaves and cashmere sweaters, blackberry brambles and tartan blankets. It is just what I want from a Pinot Noir. Many years ago, I […]
Read MoreAny night that begins with a bottle of Dom Pérignon is bound to finish well, right? Actually, it could begin and end with the one bottle and be more than fabulous in my book. Add in some great company and a meal at the Paggi House and this girl is blissful. We occasionally have dinner with my […]
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