#Stayingathome is quite pleasant when I am enjoying a virtual wine tasting with Philippe Rolet, Estate Director of Bodegas Caro. Here I am nestled in at home in Southwest Virginia and Philippe is in his vineyard caves in Argentina, tasting wines from the Mendoza region. Life is good. Bodegas Caro is a partnership between Domaines…
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Holiday Sparkling Wine/Champagne Tasting ~ River and Rail Restaurant
What better way to take a breather from the hustle & bustle of the holidays than to sip sparkling wine and champagne at the River and Rail Restaurant in Roanoke Virginia? Relaxing and refreshing! Our first bubbly tasting was Avinyo Petillant 2018 from the Penedès region of Catalonia located just outside of Barcelona. Vibrant and…
Bordeaux Tasting ~ Domaines Barons de Rothschild
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…
