In preparation for holiday celebrations, we shared a very special evening with friends who had just returned from a trip to France. With so many holiday parties to attend and gifts to buy, we will all be on the search for wonderful pairing wines to toast the happy holiday occasions. It was in this spirit…
Roanoke Virginia
Bloom ~ Restaurant and Wine Bar in Roanoke, Virginia
Bloom Restaurant has a big city vibe with a small town feel. Located in the historic Wasena neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia, this modern sleek restaurant offers a seasonal menu that highlights fresh local food. Don’t let the unassuming facade fool you, there’s lots to love inside! The Roanoker Magazine will feature Bloom in upcoming issues….
Loving Vermouth ~ Happy Martini Day!
Today (June 19, 2019) is National Martini Day. My friends at T.W. Hollister and Company in Gaviota, California sent me some fabulous vermouth to taste – Oso de Oro dry vermouth and red vermouth. The Hollister homestead has a rich heritage which can be found here: https://twhollister.co/heritage They source the finest ingredients available and wild…
Austrian Wine Dinner ~ Riesling, Gruner Veltliner and Pinot Noir
We were welcomed to the River and Rail Restaurant by Executive Chef Aaron Deal and Klaus Wittauer, founder kwselection Wines from Austria. Our first course was “Brettljause”/Kasekrainer, Alp Blossom Cheese, Fingerling Potato Salad and Smoked Trout Roe and Rye Flour Crackers paired with Anton Bauer, Riesling, Feuersbrunn 2016 – light soft yellow color. On the…
Run For The Roses Derby Day Gala at Rockledge
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