Author Archives: Kellie Stargaard

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About Kellie Stargaard

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Caves du Fournalet Cotes Du Rhone Red Wine 2012

This past Sunday I had two things to look forward to; another episode of Downton Abby and creating a new lamp I fashioned out of this week’s wine. I have a new hobby, using our Dremel to drill a hole … Continue reading

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Helfrich Vin d’ Alsace Pinot Gris and Helfirch Crémant d’ Alsace Brut

Baby it’s cold outside. Much of the country has seen an arctic blast like never before. Record lows are being broken throughout the US, even here in the South where we were colder than NYC on Monday and had record … Continue reading

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Fonterutoli Chianti Classico and Lunetta Prosecco

I spent time on New Year’s Eve reflecting back over what I had done in 2013. At first I thought, hmpf, I didn’t really do much. But then I remembered I traveled to Seattle, WA, toured the Lake Chelan, WA … Continue reading

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2013 Christmas at Biltmore® Wine

Well here we are, Santa’s tuning up his sleigh, the reindeer have been running on the treadmill in preparation of their long night in flight and another year coming to a close. As I sit at my laptop I find … Continue reading

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Rock and Vine, Next Generation Changemakers in America’s Wine Country

Every year it’s the same challenge. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. You don’t    want something that will end up in the bottom of a drawer or worse re-gifted to you two years later. Well maybe you do … Continue reading

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Louis Jadot and Chateau Des Morgon Beajuolais

Soon the dishes will be cleared, washed, dried and put back in it place. The big game will be on the TV while family and friends sink comatose like into the couches and chairs their pants a little more snug … Continue reading

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Hardy’s Nottage Hill Shiraz and Additional Wines and Food Pairings

In just a few hours my home will be filled with the sounds of arriving out-of-towners. My in-laws are coming for a brief visit before heading across the country to spend Thanksgiving with their grand kids. This will be our … Continue reading

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Treana White Wine, Hope Family Wines

I love this time of year Christmas bells ringing, Carolers singing, and Halloween candy strung on the tree. So festive putting away my Halloween ghosts, skulls and witches and seeing Christmas decorations in yards and decorated trees in homes…(imagine record … Continue reading

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Foreplay Chardonnay Naked Winery 2011

The holiday season is barreling towards us at warp speed, just last week I saw a Christmas decorations hung in a department store. I’m not ready to go headlong into Thanksgiving and Christmas yet. I’m too busy enjoying witches, skeletons … Continue reading

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Dearly Beloved I Thee Red Blend 2011

Looking out my window I watch yellow leaves as they float to the ground covering our patchy grass on our large wooded lot. Cool breezes blow gently through the tree branches still full of green leaves that will soon turn … Continue reading

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