Demystifying Wine Varietals: What’s Really in Your Glass
Demystifying wine varietals can be one of the most frustrating parts of your wine journey. Can you relate? Have you ever found yourself standing in front of endless rows of wine bottles, each one boasting a wine varietal label promising something special but leaving you more confused than confident? If so, you’re not alone. The […]
Here’s a little wine for turkey
It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving heralds in the holiday season and it’s time to pick your wine for turkey. No turkey (I can totally relate as a pescatarian), no fear! This is your chance to have a little fun, veer off the beaten path and do something a little wild and crazy! What […]
Sulfites in Wine Aren’t the Culprit – Oenologists to the Rescue!
Controversial topic – sulfites in wine. The dastardly sulfur dioxide used by winemakers. I confess, I’m really torn on this subject. Bottom line, however, is all wine contains sulfites! Miniscule parts per million even in wines claiming no added sulfites (or sulphites) have trace levels. Wine labels in the Unites States and many other countries must […]
This Texas wine stole my heart
For you loyal readers out there, you know this isn’t the first time a Texas wine has stolen my heart. But this one is special. Special enough we feature it in our Somm Women Talk Wine episode on “White Wines You’ve Likely Never Tried”! This wine hails from grapes grown in the Texas High Plains […]
Getting to know the nerd in me!
Being a Somm who has never worked in the service industry, I bring a new perspective for every day wine lovers! Quite candidly, I’m a wine nerd in every way! My blog is a documentary of my wine adventures and journeys with a goal of sharing easy to learn and easy to use tips and […]
I love the story this bottle tells
With the last drop of wine from every bottle, a story can be told. Well hello stranger! I know I have not been very present over the past few weeks, but have no fear, I’ve been gathering many stories with many bottles! Let’s take a little trip all the way back to October 2022 where […]
My love for you, oh wine, is hot or cold!
Oh wine, my love, I’m hot or cold for you! Hot or cold for wine? I know how silly that must sound! Of course my love for wine is always steamy, dreamy and hot! I truly do love wine! So what the heck do I mean by hot or cold? As summer heat begins to […]
And now, the star of the show!
Daily(ish) Confessional: Presenting… (drumroll please) DOMSOM! And now, the star of the show…. DOMSOM! Yes, this is a little bit of self promotion, but hey, if I don’t do it, who will? I’m so excited the second (you heard me, second!) Podcast to feature DOMSOM has launched! My partner in crime, Charisse Henry, and I […]
Valentine Wine for Your Special Someone
U R ?-derful, ❤️ the ? U R with, Happy Valen-?’s Day, Be my Valentine wine! If you’re anything like me, you have yet to buy your special someone a Valentine’s gift – and that’s ok! Wine is always a perfect gift and I know you can find a local wine shop to help you […]
And next up on the wine is right… W.O.W.! Introducing wine of the week!
Daily Confessional: Coming off Wine Trends of 2022, I was not sure where I wanted to take Confessions of a Wine Nerd. I’m studying (once again) for another certification so my attention has been a bit sparse and scattered. DOMSOM (wine education for those of you not familiar with it – check us out!!!) is […]