Tag: red wine

Wine of the Week: J.L. Quinson Beaujolais Villages

Wine of the Week: J.L. Quinson Beaujolais Villages

Trader Joe’s is a little bit of a drive away from me so when I go, I generally stock up on affordable wine because… well, if I can have a somewhat decent wine at a reasonable price, why not? This is what Wine of the 

Wine of the Week: Cherry Blossom Pinot Noir

Wine of the Week: Cherry Blossom Pinot Noir

When I went to Trader Joe’s to peruse their “affordable” wines (as recommended by an AWESOME wine-loving friend), I found myself running through the aisle like a kid in a candy store, picking up bottles left and right. Ten minutes into it, I had a 

Win Free Wine on National Drink Wine Day!

Win Free Wine on National Drink Wine Day!

Imagine a day dedicated to drinking wine. Now, I know what you’re thinking- there is a day for that: Wednesday… and then there’s Friday, oh and Saturday, too. Yes- those are all very good wine-drinking days, but did you know that on the official calendar 

Wine of the Week: Ravage Knight Fall Dark Red Blend

Wine of the Week: Ravage Knight Fall Dark Red Blend

When choosing a wine based on the label alone, you never know if the bottle you’re getting is an all around winner (as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside) or a pig in lipstick. This week, I asked my wonderful husband to 

Wine of the Week: Vallado Douro Tinto 2011

Wine of the Week: Vallado Douro Tinto 2011

A Little Background Let me let you in on a little fact about me- I’m part Portuguese. I love my Portuguese culture- to include food, drink, and customs. I’ve been fortunate to have been to Portugal quite a few times in my life and can’t 

Wine of the Week: Redwood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine of the Week: Redwood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

If you’re like me, then there’s been times when you’ve found yourself staring blankly at a wall of wine bottles at the grocery store. Maybe you were on your way to a get-together or getting ready for a relaxing night at home- either way, the endless wine options can 

Wine of the Week: Emerald Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Wine of the Week: Emerald Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Hello Wine-Loving friends! This week, we are going to explore a Cabernet Sauvignon because we have to spread the love amongst all the wine types. (You’ll notice I’m taking my time on getting to the white wines… I’ll have to be honest and tell you that 

Wine of the Week: Red Rock Merlot

Wine of the Week: Red Rock Merlot

Welcome to the FIRST EDITION of Wine and Lavender’s new segment, Wine of the Week!! I am so excited to get this segment started and hope you are, too! Let me preface by saying that I did do some research on the proper techniques used