February is the month of love. There tends to be quite a bit of attention paid to Champagne, but I want to throw in a plot twist. Instead of bubbles as your go to wine for the month, how about rosĂ© ? The pink wine is quite versatile. It’s a good option when you want to kick it casual or […]
Oh yesss, some of y’all are on rosĂ© countdown. Let’s clear up two myths.The first one is that you should only drink rosĂ© during the summer. Honey, you can have rosĂ© anytime you want! In fact you should be drinking it year round. It goes great with so many foods. Why wait until a certain time of year to have […]
Several months ago I was whisked away from the city to go on a “Escape to Bourgogne” adventure in the Hudson Valley with Bourgogne Wines. To kick off the adventure we boarded a party bus then enjoyed a glass of CrĂ©mant de Bourgogne by Gruhier and some wine education. Not a bad way to kick off the way. It was […]
In this go around of Witch On Wine Class let’s talk about, Arrogant Frog Chardonnay, by Les Domaines Jean-Claude Mas. It’s a Chardonnay from France perfect for every day and easily pairs with a variety of food.  What originally attracted me to the wines were the fun labels. Anytime a frog is in a beret, it’s hard not to be […]
 The French have plenty to celebrate. The day before their team’s big match in the World Cup Final is none other that Bastille Day which is an annual holiday on July 14th. It’s a day to celebrate the storming of the the Bastille which was a turning point in the French Revolution.  Long story short, the French people were […]
If you look at photos of Alasce it looks like a magickal town. It’s scenery is breathtaking. It has all the makings of a enchanted city. The region is known for two things that I love the most: witches and wine. Alsace became one of my favorite wine regions due to the delicious that come out of the area. The […]
LĂ©gende Wines is kicking ass and taking names. After establishing in Asia and Europe, the wine has hit the United States with a bang. The Bordeaux produced wines come from Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite). The LĂ©gende range comes in five key appellations: Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Blanc, MĂ©doc, Saint-Emilion and Pauillac. I was recently invited to a pairing dinner for the wines […]
Valentine’s Day is great for getting the feels and getting all sexy, however you should have your sexy wine game ready to go all year long. Red wine is ready and willing to assist. Red wine is an aphrodisiac for men and women. The aromas in the wine act as stimulants and increases sexual arousal. The wine increases the blood […]
White wine has become a hit during the  December holiday season. When you dream of a white Christmas, let it be about the wine. Here are some white wines from around the world that will have you singing “ fa la la la la la la la”. La Chablisienne Pas Si Petit Chablis  ($16.99) If you like Chardonnay then […]
I can’t remember when or where I first saw a bottle of Arrogant Frog wine. What I do remember is that I was charmed by the label. It peaked my interest due to its fun French flair. When I was offered a sample of the Arrogant Frog Chardonnay, I hopped at the chance ( yes the bad pun is totally […]
The Bordeaux region of France is known for it’s spectacular wine. Did you know that the region also produces exquisite sweet white wines?  There are ten appellations that the wine comes from with the most popular and well known being the Sauternes. The sweet wines require intense labor which make them the most expensive to produce in Bordeaux. The golden […]
Alsace is a beautiful wine region that people should give a little more love and attention to. It borders France and Germany. The region has flip flopped between being under control by Germany or France ,which is why you can see an influence of both countries. There are three major AOCs  in Alsace:  Alsace AOC, CrĂ©mant  d’Alsace AOC, and Alsace […]
The wine front and center for the weekly menu is a lovely Pinot Noir from France. Say hello to my sexy friend 2013 Fixin “La Mazière”. This red will help you close out the cold and ease into the warm months. This wine is so good, it will make you do happy dance. Cheers! Monday: Cheese Stuffed Pesto Burgers on […]
