Category Archives: Wine under $40

Bonny Doon Black & White & Red All Over, Central Coast 2011

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

This year’s Wine Blogger’s Conference is being held in July in Santa Barbara County. I’m sitting this one out and spending vacation time with my husband this year. Though I loved exploring areas I was familiar with and love as … Continue reading →

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2011 Elizabeth Chambers Winemaker’s Cuvee Pinot Noir

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

I’m in trip planning mode. First a trip to the Great Smokey Mountains and later in the year a trip to Savannah, GA. Both are just hours away so we won’t have to worry about airfare, crowded planes, Atlanta’s Hartsfield/Jackson … Continue reading →

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2008 Brunello di Montalcino Col d’Orcia

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

It’s winter, it’s spring, it’s winter, it’s spring, anyone else feel like they’re on a giant weather yo-yo over the past few weeks. I know I shouldn’t complain as much of the country is still waiting for the snow to … Continue reading →

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Montaluce Winery & Estates, Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

“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 →

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A Little of this, A Little of that, Summer Wines

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

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 →

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Toad Hollow Rod’s Pride Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

In a matter of hours our family size went from nine (2 adults, 7 animals) to fifteen when six incubated eggs hatched last week. Everyday I’m amazed at how much they grow from just the night before. We’re enjoying watching … Continue reading →

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Trione Vineyards & Winery

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Last week may have been Valentine’s Day but at my house it was Christmas.In December I received an email from Lori at Trione Vineyards & Winery. She saw my post on Biltmore wines and wanted to know if I’d like … Continue reading →

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Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Second week of 2013 and things are already looking better for me. My job search is over! I’ll be working from home with the-412″ /> same company, just working with the Chicago office, such a relief. My husband and I … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Wines 2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

How could it be Thanksgiving already? Wasn’t it just Halloween? Christmas items went up in retailers in early October and I’ve sort of just ignored them not wanting to acknowledge its existence until after the ghosts and goblins had been … Continue reading →

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Ravenswood SonomaCounty Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 and Big River Single Vineyard Zinfandel

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

While many stores have pushed the Halloween décor aside in favor of jamming commercial Christmas down our throats, I’m not letting go of the Halloween spirit (pun intended) until November 1. Ghost, goblin and witch season ranks right up there … Continue reading →

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