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Author Archives: Kellie Stargaard
14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend
Sitting at my laptop I face two large windows looking out into our wooded yard. Two large White Oaks stretch their long branches toward the railing on my front porch. The sun is just coming up and the sounds of … Continue reading
Montaluce Winery & Estates, Dahlonega, Georgia
“There’s gold in them thar hills.” These are the famously misquoted words spoken by Dr. MF Stephenson in 1849 as he stood on the Dahlonega Court House steps attempting to persuade miners to stay in Dahlonega instead of joining the … Continue reading
Incanto Rosé Frizzante
The slant of the sun shining through my windows hangs a little lower now, creating shadows of dancing leaves the walls. The days are growing shorter and when night descends, darkness envelopes my surrounding woods giving the outdoors a spooky … Continue reading
Posted in Countries, Italy, Sparkling Wines, Wines under $10
Tagged Frizzante, Incanto Rosé Frizzante, Raboso, Trader Joe's, Wine Chicks Guide
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The Champagne Diet and R.S.V.P Sparkling wine
Last week it donned on me I started this blog four years ago this month. It was a time of change and many unknowns. I had just lost my full time status at my work place after ten years. I … Continue reading
Cavit Pinot Grigio 2012
This has been one crazy summer where the weather is concerned. We were in an extended rainy spring pattern until August 1. On that day Mother Nature took us into summer where higher temps forced us to finally close the … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Wines under $10
Tagged “White Wine”, Cavit Wines, Italian wine, Pinot Grigio, refreshing wines, Summer Wines, Wine Chicks Guide
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A Little of this, A Little of that, Summer Wines
The month of August always brought dread to me as a kid. It meant one thing and one thing only, summer was coming to an end and soon I would be back in school. Schools in my area are already … Continue reading
Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2011
I admit it, my husband and I are wine geeks. Not necessarily wine snobs, although I do prefer red wines be served at their proper temps. All too often I order a red wine in the middle of summer only … Continue reading
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Cupcake Vineyards Riesling Mosel Valley 2011
Rain, rain go away I need a sunny day. What a difference between summer of 2012 and summer of 2013. Last year I was begging the clouds to open up and provide some much needed rain. This year I’d like … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Wines under $10
Tagged Cupcake Vineyards, German Wine, Riesling, summer, summer wine, Wine Chicks Guide
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Caposaldo Sweet Pink Merlot Moscato
POP! AAAHHH. POP! OOOOHHHH. Those are the sounds of Fourth of July, a summer celebration that explodes with tantalizing images and bringing much pleasure to our visual senses. Luckily sparklers aren’t just limited to the kind on a skinny metal … Continue reading
Biltmore Chardonnay & Riesling, Front Porch Swings and Way Ward Roosters
Last week marked the official start of summer bringing with it higher temps and humidity. Trying to find some relief from the heat I opened a couple of recently received samples of Biltmore® Reserve Chardonnay 2011 and Biltmore® Riesling. After … Continue reading
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