Merlot is one of those grape varieties that is very much under appreciated. The movie “Sideways” hurt Merlot sales tremendously and many winemakers stopped making it throughout the 2000s. Fast forward to 2020 and we see that Merlot has made…
Traverse City Travel Guide
We took a trip to Traverse City, Michigan this past September, and I was blown away as to how much there was to do and see in this area. Michigan was one of those states I overlooked, and it was…
Rosemary Gin Gimlet with Empress Gin
Today I’m bringing you a cocktail recipe that is just as delicious as it is beautiful. This Rosemary Gin Gimlet uses a purple colored gin called Empress Gin. It’s pretty easy to find and most liquor stores carry it. This…
Weekly Wine Series – Gamay
I’m back with another Weekly Wine Series! This week, we are talking all about Gamay. This might not be a grape varietal you are super familiar with because it is typically grown in France in the Beaujolais region. If you’ve…
Simple and Neutral Fall Tablescape
It’s officially Fall and that means it’s time to start decorating for a new season! One of my favorite rooms to decorate in our home is the dining room. This is always my top priority for decor because it’s the…
Weekly Wine Series – Grüner Veltliner
This week’s Weekly Wine Series is featuring a grape that many people may not have heard of before: Grüner Veltliner. The reason many people have not heard of it is because over 75% of this grape varietal comes from Austria….