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González Byass Family of Wine Altozano Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc 2009 and Altozano Tempranillo 2009

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

As I sit on my porch on this early foggy morning, I can see the first rays of sunlight filtering through the trees. After two days of rain, I’ll take whatever sunshine I can get. Temps have been wonderful with … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay 2009

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

“Sheez, give the woman a break,” is what I want to say about all the hype over CNBC’s recent interview with Annette Alvarez-Peters, Costco’s lead wine buyer. CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla, asked Alvarez-Peters if she felt wine perhaps was more special … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Bougrier Chenin Blanc

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

I think one word sums up my whole being at the moment, exhausted. As if dividing my time between our new dog, Rooster and spending time with our cat Daisy who is still holed up in the bathroom wasn’t enough. As … Continue reading →

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Ravenswood Vintners Blend Shiraz 2005, SouthEastern Australia

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

This past weekend my husband and I took the plunge, we adopted a dog. When we set out to the shelter we intended to adopt a male cat as a companion to our cat, Daisy. When we saw Rooster, an … Continue reading →

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Moulin-à-Vent, Château des Jacques 2010

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Spring sprang early here NE Georgia. The Bradford Pears and Yoshino Cherry trees were the first to bloom in early March. The Dogwoods have already lost most of their flowers now falling to the ground like snowflakes. The azaleas also … Continue reading →

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Fish EyeShiraz

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Many wine drinkers have cut their teeth on Boone’s Farm. I’m almost reluctant to use the word wine with this brand but that is what’s listed on the label. My preference was WildIsland. Eventually as we mature our tastes do … Continue reading →

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Georges Duboeuf Fleurie – Flower Label – Beaujolais 2010

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Kellie Stargaard

Georges Duboeuf Fleurie – Flower Label – Beaujolais 2010 Seriously, what was I thinking? Why didn’t I wait a month before beginning the next two writing courses? I don’t know how adults returning back to school, taking a full course … Continue reading →

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