Category Archives: Wines under $10

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

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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

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La Ferme Julien Blanc 2011

As I type this I’m sitting at the small bistro table on our front porch overlooking the towering trees just now budding, the chickens are below scratching through the dry dead grass taking advantage of the worms and bugs and … Continue reading

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Bodegas Atalaya Laya Almansa, Spain 2010

What a week this has been. I began training for my new position last week and this week the training and meetings have been fast and furious. There have been so many packed into each day it’s hard for me … Continue reading

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Sterling Vintner’s Collection Chardonnay 2010

The tell tale signs are there but sometimes you have to look close. The daffodils have been popping up in yards and along roads since early February and now as I walk through the area I see the first tiny … Continue reading

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Las Rocas De San Alejandro Garnacha Spain 2009

Yep, I admit it. I judged a wine by it’s label and left it sitting in my “cellar” for years. Maybe it was to my and the wine’s benefit but all I know is it was a very pleasant surprise … Continue reading

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Dr. Beckeman Auslese Rheinhessen 2011

With nothing left of Thanksgiving but assorted leftovers and Christmas still hurtling toward us faster than the speed of ringing bells, I think it’s time we all take a break and enjoy another bottle of wine. My husband and I … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Wines 2012

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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Spooktacular Vampire wine

Ghosts, witches and scary tales abound this time of year but don’t let all the witches brew distract you from great inexpensive wines. Halloween screams for some scary and spooktacular wines, one of my all time favorites to drink on … Continue reading

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The Last of the Summer White Wines

What happened to the month of September? Not only is September almost over but summer too. I’m sure it was just a week ago my husband, our dog Rooster and I were in Boone, NC celebrating the Labor Day weekend. … Continue reading

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