The Undiscovered World of Portuguese Wine
As you must know by now, I love Portugal. What’s not to love, with the sights, culinary delights and, of course, all of the undiscovered wine? I had to bring it to life for my pals at a recent Wine Tribe tasting. Luckily, I was…
Not Your Grandmother’s Port Wine
As I mentioned in my previous post, Big Red and I honeymooned in Portugal recently. Part of the reason Big Red chose Portugal is that he is a big fan of Port wine. Me, not so much. But after great effort, I can honestly say that I have…
Six Reasons To Go To Portugal Right Now
Perhaps you have heard me rave about Portugal. Possibly you are a Port drinker or a history buff. Or maybe you simply want to learn more about one of the most affordable, beautiful and safe countries in Europe. Allow My Wine Tribe to assist you. Big Red and I…
With 100 Walkable Wineries, Woodinville Wows
To celebrate her recent birthday, my friend Jen got her tribe together for a day of visiting the wineries of Woodinville. If you haven’t been to Woodinville, WA, you must go. Just 30 miles from Seattle, it’s the perfect place to while away the day in a…
Porch Pounders (aka: All Day Wines)
My friends have rented a house outside of Phoenix with a wrap-around porch for an upcoming girls’ weekend away. I assume we’re going to be spending a lot of time lounging and visiting on that porch. Thus, “porch pounders” will be the theme of our weekend-long wine tasting. As…
Wine 101: Grapevine Breeding, or Who’s Your Daddy?
I recently did some research on grapevines and found out a bunch of fun facts. For example, grapevines can live more than 100 years, although prime fruit production occurs between years 10 and 30. And while there are only 65 species of grapes in the…
So You Want To Be A Winemaker?
Chris Upchurch is winemaker and part owner of DeLille Cellars, where his specialization in Bordeaux grape varietals prompted wine guru Robert Parker to dub Delille the “Lafite Rothschild of Washington State.” Parker’s not the only one who’s impressed. At Delille, Chris produced one of Washington…
Pinot Noir Tasting Results Are In!
In order to be the worldly sophisticate that I aspire to be, I am convinced that I should know how to scuba dive, golf and appreciate Pinot Noir (the latter thanks to the movie Sideways). I have tried a variety of Pinot Noirs, but to…
Wine 101: How to host a wine tasting
Recently, I surveyed My Wine Tribe members in Seattle to get a better sense of what they want–and don’t want—from our monthly wine tastings. One result really surprised me: a desire for a little more structure. In the past, we’ve done blind tastings. Everyone has a rating…
Easter’s on Its Way!
When I was a kid, one of my favorite songs was “Peter Cottontail.” Sing it with me: Here comes Peter Cottontail Hoppin’ down the bunny trail Hippity hoppin’, Easter’s on its way! It is indeed on its way. And if you are wondering which wines…
March is Washington Wine Month
Well, it’s officially time to toast Washington wine. I’m not sure who decided March is the month for wine from my home state of Washington, but I don’t care, because there is plenty to celebrate. What makes Washington wine so special? In my opinion it’s…
Welcome back wine lovers!
Well, hello wine lovers. I am finally back . . . after more than a year. Why the delay, you ask? Well, as you know Big Red and I married. Then we went on a honeymoon to Portugal (more on that soon) and as soon as we…
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