News - Part 16

Summer Time Red Wines

Often, the heat of summer makes us yearn for cool, refreshing white wine. However, as a proponent of “Drink what you like”, you may want some easy drinking red wines perfect for summer.  Here I am on Daytime, a nationally syndicated morning show, discussing two perfect options!

French Sparkling Wine and Champagne from $15 to $40

French Sparkling Wine And Champagne for New Years While New Year’s Eve is not the only time to pop a cork on some bubbly, it’s certainly the most popular night for it. If you were ever unsure of what to pour in your glass while you toast to the New Year, I’ve got you covered….

Toasting The New Year On A Budget

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Sparkling Wine Looking to toast to your family and friend’s good health and happiness this New Year’s Eve, but not spend a fortune? There are plenty of sparkling wine options available if you don’t want to splurge for Champagne. I visited CBS 12 and chatted with Eric Roby and Michele…

Chilling Champagne Quickly

Celebrate on New Year’s Eve With New Year’s Eve just a few days away, everyone is planning holiday parties. And, everyone is planning to serve a lot of Champagne, as well as beer, wine and other cocktails. However, you may not be exactly sure how to get all of those adult beverages cold, or keep…

Glasses for Champagne

Which Glass is Best For Champagne? Whether you are serving Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, or a sparkling wine from California, you have probably asked “What is the best glass to serve Champagne in?” While there is no “Perfect Glass for Champagne”, I’ll break down three different stemware options, and give you the pros and cons of…

A Perfect Gift For Wine Lovers

The SkyBar One Wine System Finding the perfect gift for wine lovers is just a click away. The SkyBar One Wine system will help round out a wine lovers accessory collection. Just like an wine aficionado wants the right glass for their favorite wine, they also delight in having the right way to serve their wine….

Harry and David Fruit and Cheese of The Month Gifts For You

“What’s in the box?” No, it wasn’t Brad Pitt’s scene from Seven, but the scene unfolding in my living room. A gift had arrived from Harry & David, and Robin was dying to know what we got. Ever since I partnered with gift great Harry & David to review their Fruit and Cheese of the…

Crockpot Carnitas And Red Wine

Robin Travels to Isla Mujeres Mexico Robin loves Mexico. Before we met in 2005, she traveled to a small island off Cancun called Isla Mujeres for 10+ years in a row. She loves everything about traveling to Mexico, the sun, the beaches, the margaritas and definitely the food. Robin loves Mexican food so much, that…

We Don’t Drink Enough Vouvray

When people ask me to recommend a sweeter white wine, Vouvray is usually what comes to mind. However, all that is Vouvray is not sweet, and it’s definitely a wine we don’t drink enough of. Vouvray is a region in France’s Loire Valley, and is located east of Tours, in the Tourain district. The primary…

Oregon Photo Recap… and Who Won The Harry and David Basket

Thank you all for entering the Harry & David Cheese & Salami gift basket giveaway. It was awesome to be able to share the delicious treats I was able to sample on my media trip. Rebecca Graham was selected at random using random.org’s third-party random drawing program, and I’ll be excited to hear her thoughts…