You may ask, “Where can I find a nice wine bar in Apex, NC?” Well, I have the answer: Peak of the Vine in downtown Apex. I have visited Peak of the Vine several times, and it is always a wonderful experience. It is one of the best wine bars I have had the privilege to…
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What to Avoid if You Don’t Like High Acidity and Strong Citrus Flavors in Wine
I do enjoy a good glass of wine. I believe everyone has a different version of what they think is good wine. One flavor in wine that I do not like are the strong citrus flavors. I found a site called Cards of Wine. Cards of Wine break down the flavors, which may aid me…
Wine Wednesday-What is Port Wine?
For Wine Wednesday this week, I thought I would take a look at Port Wines. What is Port Wine? Recently I bought a white port at a local vineyard. It was super sweet and rather tasty. I found I needed to sip it rather than drinking it the way I enjoy my white wines….
Wine Wednesday-Let’s Try a Gruner Veltliner!
Here is a new wine I have recently discovered. It is called Gruner Veltliner. What is it you ask? I am not sure so let’s find out. The other day I saw there was a food truck rodeo not too far from home so I decided to go. My truck of choice was called Mr….
Wine Wednesday-What is Orange Wine?
Recently I have heard the term Orange Wine or Skin Contact Wine. What is it you ask? I don’t know let’s find out. I assumed Orange Wine was made from oranges, but that is not the case. I found in my research that Orange Wine dates back thousands of years and has come and…
Wine Wednesday-Wine and Food Pairing-What Wine Should I Serve With Spaghetti?
I enjoy pairing different foods with wine. Do I have any knowledge of how to do so? Nope. I will go to google to figure out which wine I should pair with spaghetti. My grandkids have told me that I make the best spaghetti in the world. Considering I am using canned tomato sauce,…
Wine Wednesday-Let’s Visit Burntshirt Vineyard Tasting Room and Bistro in Chimney Rock NC
It is Wine Wednesday. Let’s visit a winery tasting room in Chimney Rock, NC. Last week I was with my daughter and her family in the Asheville area of North Carolina. You know my motto “You must visit a winery in every town.” We visited a winery, not in Asheville but Chimney Rock, a short…
Wine Wednesday-Where to Find Wine Near Asheville NC as Suggested by a Friend
I am headed to Asheville this week. A friend of my daughters suggested two wineries to visit while we are there. My motto is “You Must Visit A Winery in Every Town”, or a wine shop. Let’s take a look at two suggested wineries in Asheville NC… Two wineries were suggested for my visit…
Wine Wednesday-Why Wine Prices Are on the Rise-It May Be the Glass Bottles
Welcome to Wine Wednesday, Everyone. I have come across several articles on the fact that the price of wine is increasing. It seems like the price of everything is rising, so I guess we should not be surprised that the cost of wine is on the rise also. The cost of wine may be going…
Wine Wednesday Blast From the Past-My Visit to McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks in 2012
This is a blast from the past winery visit. I visited in 2012, and I checked to make sure they were still open, and they are. Enjoy my blast from the past… 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 After eating lunch in Elkin, NC, I headed off to find McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks in Thurmond, NC. I had tried to find…