Think You Don’t Like Chardonnay? This Bottle Might Change Your Mind

A Saturday evening, a bottle with memories and a Chardonnay that was anything but buttery. We opened a 2021 Keenan Chardonnay and rediscovered why the wines we enjoy at home can make some of the…

Viña Maquis Franco 2013: A Cabernet Franc Worth the Wait

What happens when a great Cabernet Franc has more than a decade to evolve? We open a 2013 Viña Maquis Franco brought home from Chile’s Colchagua Valley and discover just how beautifully patience can pay…

Beyond Marlborough: Discovering Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc

Discover how Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc differs from Marlborough in this review of the 2023 Lions de Suduiraut Blanc Sec. Learn about terroir, tasting notes, food pairings, and why this bottle surprised us.

A Collefrisio Montepulciano Moment, Venice Style

The 2017 Collefrisio In & Out Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a fantastic wine that shines after a few years in the cellar. It’s deep, fruity, with herbal hints and a smooth mix of flavors. Perfect for…

What We Drank Last Week: 2 Perfect Wines for a Venice Florida Evening

Looking for the perfect bottle to enjoy in Venice, FL? We’re uncorking two beach-worthy favorites: the Tres Perlas Daughters Rosé and the Joy Caldwell Brut Reserve Champagne. Perfect for sipping on the lanai!

What We Drank Last Week: 1 Italian White and 1 Californian Red = 2 Great Wines

Last week was a wild ride for us, but we found some chill time enjoying a couple of great wines. We sipped a fun Feudo Disisa Lu Bancu white and a smooth Jax Y3 Cabernet.…

What We Drank Last Week: 2 Great Wines from Claroscuro and Schweiger

Last week’s beach trip for shark teeth turned into a fun evening of sipping great wines with friends. The 2024 Claroscuro Rosé and a 2004 Schweiger Cab made it unforgettable and perfect for Venice vibes!

2 Wines We Loved Last Week: Piedra Negra Corte Friulano and Los Helechos Designado Cab Franc

Last week in Venice was all about sunshine, good friends, and wines that took us back to our South America trip. Enjoyed some memorable bottles, reminding us how wine connects us to places and experiences.

Wines We Drank (and loved) Last Week: 2 Lasseter Family Winery Reds

Had a chill week at home sipping on some awesome wines, reminiscing about our visit to Lasseter Family Winery. Loved the smoothness of both bottles and can’t wait to recommend them to fellow wine lovers!

About the 2023 Jax Estate Petit Verdot

Flashback to this year’s Forks and Corks, when we sampled the 2023 Jax Estate Petit Verdot along with Dan Parrott the CEO of Jax and knew immediately we had to buy some of this terrific…

Quiet Night at Home with Good Friends and Good Wine

After all the excitement of our South American adventure, it was time to catch up with our good friends (and sometimes, our travel companions)! And because this is not the time of year we try…