Category Archives: Wines under $20

Reata Chardonnay and Whiplash Chardonnay 2010

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Colder temps have me grasping and holding onto to those summer whites with both hands. This week I’ve had to put away my shorts, t-shirts and flip flops in favor of jeans, long sleeves and socks. While the windows are … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20, Wines under $30 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

The first of many fresh eggs arrived this week. One of our feathered friends is finally earning her keep. Now we just need the other three to kick egg production into gear. Producing our own eggs is just one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine under $40, Wines under $20 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

The Last of the Summer White Wines

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

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 →

Posted in Wines under $10, Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Steelhead Red Wine 2010 and Steelhead Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Many people think writing a wine blog is a fun and exciting sideline. Well folks want to know what fun and exciting activity I’m up to this week…spitting. Yes, I’m learning to spit. Still sound like fun? Guess I should … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Biltmore Century Red and Century White

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

One year ago this week, my husband, Mikkel, 19 year old cat, Katundra, and I packed a large 26’ moving truck with car carrier in tow, loaded my car with dozens of bottles of wines and headed north to begin … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Feudo Principi di Butera Insolia Sicily 2010

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

The weather forecasts promise lower temps and a chance for some much needed rain the remainder of the week. Now if only I could get this same reassurance from my mechanic. Last week his response was the Fourth of July … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Toad Hollow Sonoma County Dry Rosé of Pinot Noir 2011

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Hot, humid and miserable has given way to breezy, cool and wonderful, at least for this morning anyway. Hey, I’ll take whatever comfortable weather I can get. Forecast temps of 104 degrees by the end of this week has me … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Casa Vinicola Zonin Fiano, Prosecco and Vermentino

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Morning temps inNorth Georgiaare so cool some days it’s hard to believe it really is June. But as afternoon temps rise, humidity sets in and I’m dripping sweat into my sweet tea, it’s clearly summer. Since our sloping wooded land … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Bonterra Organic Vineyards

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

How can Memorial Day possibly be approaching, wasn’t it just New Year’s Eve? But the Bonterra- Organic Vineyards calendar doesn’t lie. I celebrated my birthday in February and my wedding anniversary earlier this month, schools in my area are already out … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Waterstone Careneros Chardonnay 2009

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

The barnyard activity is really picking up around here. The chicks are getting bigger and are able to fly very short distances. They’ve been able to enjoy a nice dust bath while spending a few hours in their chicken run … Continue reading →

Posted in Wines under $20 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment