Shay Over Wine

But first, a story…

Recently, on two separate occasions, I've watched someone cry out in sheer boredom at the lack of stimulation everyday life was giving her. Stress was everywhere; at home, at work. All work and no play was making her a dull girl and her entire spirit yearned for something new. I can't say I've never been … Continue reading But first, a story…

Wine review

Wine Awesomeness!!!

Yesssss! Lemme just tell you, I been DYING and I mean DYING to try this wine club for theee longest! And lo and behold, I get a coupon to try it for $9! Thats right! A $49 value for $9! Shipping and everything! And sis, the wine is BOMB! My box featured wines from Hungary, … Continue reading Wine Awesomeness!!!

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A Wine Expert’s Guide to Training Your Palate

No matter how good the book or renowned the expert, there’s no substitute for pulling corks and trying wines. Source: A Wine Expert's Guide to Training Your Palate

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The Fallacy of Wine and Food Pairing

Yes, certain wines work better with certain dishes, but don’t be fooled into believing in ironclad rules. Here's what you should know about wine pairings. Source: The Fallacy of Wine and Food Pairing

Podcast

LadySteele over Primitivo

Podcast season is upon us! Get a earful of me and the sexy LadySteele of Love, Peace, and Slander over a delicious Primitivo from Puglia! The hour flies by as we touch on a variety of topics, punctuated with tips and key info!

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How to Choose Champagne | Wine Folly

Picking out Champagne can be stressful. Use the notes below to help you choose your next perfect bottle of Champagne. Source: How to Choose Champagne | Wine Folly

Wine review

My tongue has gone blind

Ok, so, before you freak out, I just wanna explain what I mean. Tonight, for the first time in way too long, I had a glass of wine. Let's just say I stayed away from wine in general because my schedule didn't really allow for me to indulge. In any case, tonight I cracked open … Continue reading My tongue has gone blind

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Four Steps to Buying Quality Glassware | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Find out how to "audition" a wine glass by looking at it and, yes, even listening to it. Because good wine deservers equally good stemware. Source: Four Steps to Buying Quality Glassware | Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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The 9 Primary Styles of Wine | Wine Folly

Get ready to take the wine challenge. Tasting through the 9 styles of wine and 12 top wine producing countries will give you the most profound knowledge of wine. Source: The 9 Primary Styles of Wine | Wine Folly

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Villa Ruby

Ladies and gentlemen, rosé season is finally here! I snuck this bottle in one night (hence no poured shots), but I can't keep it a secret at all. Full bodied, with aromas of bright fresh flowers and strawberries. It's off-dry, but still quite crisp and very satisfying. The bottle looks huge, but the glass is … Continue reading Villa Ruby

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My Favorite Blogs

What? Did you think just because I have my own blog I don't read other ones? Of course not! Part of how I got started with wine so quickly is the fact that I kept up with some of the most awesome blogs on wine. Here they are: Wine Folly If you follow me on … Continue reading My Favorite Blogs