It’s Sunday again – already. It’s strange how time passes during the pandemic. The weeks go by both fast and slow at the same time – if that makes sense. One thing I do know, with as much time as we’ve been spending at home over the last year, I’m getting awfully tired of these …
All About Merlot
While Merlot may have developed an interesting reputation following the movie, Sideways, it’s still one of the best-selling reds (second only to Cabernet Sauvignon.) There are a lot of poor-quality Merlots, namely because it is so widely grown and the grape adapts a lot to its environment, but that’s not a reason to skip this …
Sunday Supper for the Week of 1/24/21
What have you been up to this weekend? I managed to wear myself out a good bit – which is why this post is “Sunday Supper” instead of “Sunday Brunch.” For us, as usual, it hasn’t been a whole lot – though we did do the very first thing we’ve done since March 2020 that …
Wine Review: Sterling Vineyards 2016 Zinfandel
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of that purchase at no extra cost to you. I received the product in exchange for an honest review. Recently, I had the opportunity to review Sterling Vineyards’ 2016 Calistoga Zinfandel ($40). Sterling Vineyards’ Calistoga Vineyard is located at the …
The Best Election Day and Voter Deals and Freebies for 2020
Guest Post from Sara Skirboll from The Real Deal Blog BeenVerified BeenVerified is a public data company that puts the power of information into the hands of customers. From November 1 through November 3, they are offering 25% off their people search platform which provides voters a resource to better understand their politicians and educate …
Guest Post: Carbs in Wine: How To Choose a Low Carb Wine
Description: Low-carb wine: you heard about it, read up on it, but you’re still not sure of whether you’re making the right choice? Well, this article is here to answer all your questions about low-carb wine and help you maintain your keto diet in the process! Wine lovers who are looking for low-carb wine for …
Book Tour: Inferno of Silence by Tolu A. Akinyemi Book Excerpt
Excerpt from the Story “Inferno of Silence” Kunle dropped his bag on the dining table. The table was starting to creak from all the unplanned baggage it silently bore. He enjoyed taking the ferry a few minutes from his office. Not only did it afford him a few minutes of silence before his wife got …
Wine Legs Are Indicators of the Wine’s Alcohol and Sugar Content (Guest Post)
Today’s post comes from Bill Marcia at Stags Leap. Have you ever heard of the term wine “legs”? Do you know what they look like and what they signify? The wine’s legs are the droplets that you see on the walls of the glass after swirling your drink. They are a demonstration of the Gibbs-Marangoni …
Q&A with A Week at Surfside Beach author Pierce Koslosky Jr.
Author Pierce Koslosky Jr.’s first book, A Week at Surfside Beach: A Collection of Short Stories, will be published June 9, 2020. Starting as a poet, this collection was inspired by the blue beach house he and his family go to every year in Surfside Beach, South Carolina and by the entries left behind in …
Guest Post: Wine Trends for Cupid’s Birthday
Today’s guest post comes from Sarah Hollenbeck. Sarah Hollenbeck is a content marketer and writer for Postmates from Austin, TX. When she isn’t covering the latest food trends or trying out a new restaurant, you can often find her at a local yoga studio. When we think of Valentine’s Day, what do we picture? Usually, …