Tag Archives: Wine Chicks Guide

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 →

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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 →

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Simi Winery Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

On the eve of 9/11 I sat on my front porch rocking my cares away while overlooking towering trees. Three hummingbirds jockeyed for position at the feeder while our closest neighbor unleashed rounds of high power ammunition from his Uzi … Continue reading →

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A Short Jaunt through Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wineries

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

In just a few days I’ll be jetting across the country to Portland, OR for the 2012 Wine Blogger’s Conference. I’ll spend the first three days exploring Portland on my own before meeting up with over three hundred other bloggers. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Summer Wine Jaunt to Italy, Spain and Argentina

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

In case you hadn’t noticed, Mother Nature is going out of her way to make sure you know summer is now in full swing. Watermelon, swimming pools or swimming holes in my case, popsicles and air conditioning are a few … Continue reading →

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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 →

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FishEye Sweet Red Wine

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Just a few weeks ago I was going a little stir crazy and decided it was time to book some small vacations for the summer. I went from going no where to being a little overbooked. I found out this … Continue reading →

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