Category Archives: Wines under $20

2013 Christmas at Biltmore® Wine

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Well here we are, Santa’s tuning up his sleigh, the reindeer have been running on the treadmill in preparation of their long night in flight and another year coming to a close. As I sit at my laptop I find … Continue reading →

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Foreplay Chardonnay Naked Winery 2011

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

The holiday season is barreling towards us at warp speed, just last week I saw a Christmas decorations hung in a department store. I’m not ready to go headlong into Thanksgiving and Christmas yet. I’m too busy enjoying witches, skeletons … 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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Caposaldo Sweet Pink Merlot Moscato

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

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 →

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Biltmore Chardonnay & Riesling, Front Porch Swings and Way Ward Roosters

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

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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Wine, Wine and More Wine (Well that was the plan anyway)

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Have I mentioned lately how much I love my new area? This Memorial Day my husband and I took our dog Rooster to a local park where we enjoyed walking the wooded trails and a picnic beside the Chestatee River. … Continue reading →

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Steelhead Vineyards Pinot Noir 2011

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Like so many others I was glued to my television watching the tragedy and ensuing chaos in Boston. I was moved as I saw strangers not run away from harm but run towards the danger area to help other strangers. … Continue reading →

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Bonterra Zinfandel & Chardonnay Mendocino Organic

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

I like to think I do as much as possible to protect and care for our environment. I thought moving to the country others would have the same respect for their surrounding areas and treat them with love and care. … Continue reading →

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Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2010

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kellie Stargaard

Why can’t people be like fine wines and get better with age? I know there are some of you out there who will say, “Oh but you do”. All I can say is when I get up in the morning … Continue reading →

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