MUSIC TO CRY BY

Something in me sparked this morning and reminded me of this. Originally published last March, I think it would be OK to rerun it. But, do take special note of the last song. Maybe not the best of the group, but the only one of its kind. “Okay. So your heart is broken. Don’t sit

CHÂTEAU BEAUSÉJOUR FRONSAC 2018

Fronsac is a wine growing zone in Bordeaux, a southern region of France. The region has been producing fine wines since the time of the Roman Empire. It is the home of multiple vineyards and numerous centuries old castle ruins. It takes its name from the commune of Fronsac located on the Gironde estuary’s right

ROCCA di CASTAGNOLI CHIANTI

First, let it be known by all here present, Chianti is a favorite of mine. This wine, from the region in Italy of the same name, is consistent in taste and quality, full bodied, rich and satisfying, versatile enough either to stand on its own or drink with a hearty meal. It can stand up

Prosecco vs Champagne, a Battle Royale

“Optimism is a mindset. Prosecco contributes to it. Champagne defines it.” (me) Tradition is such a great thing. It gives us a sense of our past as well as setting the tone for our future. At this time of year there are so many traditions that we call on to do that. Midnight mass, Christmas

Christmas 2022

Sure, this year has been tough for so many of us. But now is the time to put the year behind, look to the future, and give thanks for all that we have. Whatever you have going on in your personal life, remember… God will never give you more than He feels you can handle.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES OF ALL TIME

I just thought this was worth repeating. From last year… For this installment of my blog we need to have a frank discussion. It’s Christmas, a season of love, happiness and joy for most and I just got to … THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES OF ALL TIME

IN DEFENSE of the FRUITCAKE

“There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep passing it around.” – Johnny Carson Okay. Let’s start here. I like fruitcake. You know the kind. I’m not talking about the fruitcake that Aunt Maddie makes for Christmas every year and gives one out to every member of the family. And I’m

NOMALAS PINOT GRIGIO delle VENEZIE

“Who drinks well sleeps well; who sleeps well, does nothing wrong; who does nothing wrong goes in paradise; so let’s drink well until we die”. Venetian Proverb Once again I have found a wine with roots going back to the time of the Roman Empire with modern techniques handed down through generations. This agricultural company

MADONNABRUNA PECORINO MAREE

“No thing more excellent nor more valuable than wine was ever granted mankind by God.”Plato, 400 BC Anytime you delve into history there are always some elements of glory and sadness, triumph and tribulation. The story of this family winery is no exception. The origins of this winery go back to 1967, when Ferruccio Petracci

CHÂTEAU du PAYRE CADILLAC CÔTES de BORDEAUX

This was really a journey into the unknown. Just recently some friends took a trip to France and happened upon this winery. They liked the wine so much that they had some shipped back home. They were kind enough to share a bottle with us which was not only a pleasurable evening, but also an