Category Archives: Wines under $20

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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Toad Hollow Risqué, Sweet and Sparkling

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Kellie Stargaard

The tree is trimmed, the house decorated, the great outdoors winterized and ready for freezing temps and that means just one thing is upon us…Sparkling Wine season baby! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the champagne corks are … 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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Toad Hollow Vineyards Unoaked Chardonnay, Francine’s Selection 2012

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

After the long brutal winter so much of the country experienced, it’s hard to believe   Memorial Day and the long days of summer are finally upon us. On Friday, my parents will arrive and will stay with us through the … Continue reading →

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Domaines Paul Mas Coté Mas

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

There may still be snow on the ground but Spring Break has begun. Thousands of teens and twenty-somethings migrating to warmer climates filled with sandy beaches, girls and boys scantily clad and cheap alcohol. Man, I miss those days. I … Continue reading →

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2012 Nanna’s Short Cake, Lodi, CA Zinfandel

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

I can’t believe I missed two weeks of posting and am writing this post later than usual. I vowed I would not miss another week so I took a few hours off from work. It’s been a hectic and somewhat … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Rosé NV with Neapolitan Pizza and Veal Cutlet Recipes

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

Love is in the air everywhere I look around Love is in the air every sight and every sound John Paul Jones’1977 Disco hit Love is in the Air is stuck in my head. Not only for the Neapolitan Pizza … Continue reading →

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Planeta Red Wine Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G., Sicily, Italy 2011

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

 We finally began work on the wine room this past weekend. Prior to moving to Georgia we decided our new home would have a space designated as a “wine room”. Two and a half years later, the plan is finally … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Kellie Stargaard

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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