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About Kellie Stargaard

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Feudo Principi di Butera Insolia Sicily 2010

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

The weather forecasts promise lower temps and a chance for some much needed rain the remainder of the week. Now if only I could get this same reassurance from my mechanic. Last week his response was the Fourth of July … Continue reading →

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Summer Wine Jaunt to Italy, Spain and Argentina

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

In case you hadn’t noticed, Mother Nature is going out of her way to make sure you know summer is now in full swing. Watermelon, swimming pools or swimming holes in my case, popsicles and air conditioning are a few … Continue reading →

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Toad Hollow Sonoma County Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir 2011

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Hot, humid and miserable has given way to breezy, cool and wonderful, at least for this morning anyway. Hey, I’ll take whatever comfortable weather I can get. Forecast temps of 104 degrees by the end of this week has me … Continue reading →

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FishEye Sweet Red Wine

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Just a few weeks ago I was going a little stir crazy and decided it was time to book some small vacations for the summer. I went from going no where to being a little overbooked. I found out this … Continue reading →

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González Byass Family of Wine Altozano Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Altozano Tempranillo 2009

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

As I sit on my porch on this early foggy morning, I can see the first rays of sunlight filtering through the trees. After two days of rain, I’ll take whatever sunshine I can get. Temps have been wonderful with … Continue reading →

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Casa Vinicola Zonin Fiano, Prosecco and Vermentino

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Morning temps inNorth Georgiaare so cool some days it’s hard to believe it really is June. But as afternoon temps rise, humidity sets in and I’m dripping sweat into my sweet tea, it’s clearly summer. Since our sloping wooded land … Continue reading →

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Bonterra Organic Vineyards

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

How can Memorial Day possibly be approaching, wasn’t it just New Year’s Eve? But the Bonterra- Organic Vineyards calendar doesn’t lie. I celebrated my birthday in February and my wedding anniversary earlier this month, schools in my area are already out … Continue reading →

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Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2009

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

“Sheez, give the woman a break,” is what I want to say about all the hype over CNBC’s recent interview with Annette Alvarez-Peters, Costco’s lead wine buyer. CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, asked Alvarez-Peters if she felt wine perhaps was more special … Continue reading →

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Waterstone Careneros Chardonnay 2009

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

The barnyard activity is really picking up around here. The chicks are getting bigger and are able to fly very short distances. They’ve been able to enjoy a nice dust bath while spending a few hours in their chicken run … Continue reading →

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Bougrier Chenin Blanc

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

I think one word sums up my whole being at the moment, exhausted. As if dividing my time between our new dog, Rooster and spending time with our cat Daisy who is still holed up in the bathroom wasn’t enough. As … Continue reading →

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