Category Archives: Countries

Natura Carmenere Colchagua Valley, Chile

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

Hi, it’s me, long time no talk. I swear I should change the name of this blog to the “Absent Wine Blogger”. On some days, it could be the “Absent Minded Wine Blogger”. I started this blog and my wine … Continue reading →

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Natura Rosé, Rapel Valley, Chili

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

My husband and I recently spent time in the mountains around Asheville, NC. After a day hiking in  the Pisgah National Forest, backpack full of granola and Kind Bars and our dog, Rooster, nearly drowning in a swelled river, we … Continue reading →

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Toad Hollow 2016 Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir – Eye of the Toad

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

As much as I’m in denial, the time for sitting on the porch while sipping wine has arrived. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy sitting on the porch, relaxing in our rocking chairs, watching the birds, or the bats (depending … Continue reading →

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Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui D.O.C.G.

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

If you’re a regular reader, you know that 5 years ago my husband and I sold our house in Tampa and headed up to the NE Georgia Mountains. We didn’t have a new house yet and rented an apartment for … Continue reading →

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Taralyn Brut Sparkling Wine California

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

Ever have a go to wine that you can only get at one store and said store NEVER seems to keep enough in stock? Aldi’s Herres Brut is my go to, don’t need a special occasion to pop a bottle … Continue reading →

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19 Crimes Cabernet 2015 South Eastern, Australia

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Kellie Stargaard

It’s Ground Hog day and Punxsutawney Phil says there’s 6 more weeks of winter to come. I say good! It’s been too warm here in NE Georgia and I some good snow days. I want to be able to wear … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto Rigatoni and Herres Brut Sparkling

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Kellie Stargaard

Every October I start watching low temps to see when I need to either make pesto with the remaining basil or try to bring a plant or two inside for the winter. Last year I brought two plants in and … Continue reading →

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Cartlidge and Browne Merlot and Chardonnay

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Kellie Stargaard

Is it the destination or is it the journey? My husband will tell you he’s all about the journey and mostly I just want to get to the destination. Sometimes it’s both. Just a few weeks ago I embarked on … Continue reading →

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2014 Giesen Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kellie Stargaard

Summer is in full swing. The heat wave my area was experiencing has finally broken and we’re beginning to get some rain again. As I type this I’m listening to the sound of distant thunder and watching the skies darken … Continue reading →

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Black Box Cabernet, Travels and Nashville

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Kellie Stargaard

I recently met up with my cousin in Music City, AKA Nashville. We used AirBNB and booked an apartment in Midtown. Surrounded by bars, restaurants and Vanderbilt University just down the street, the area is bustling with people of all … Continue reading →

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