White Wine

How Many Calories Are In Your Glass Of Wine?

January 18, 2012
Thumbnail image for How Many Calories Are In Your Glass Of Wine?

Obviously, the amount of calories consumed depends on how many ounces your glass of wine has in it. An average pour of wine is about 5 ounces, so the calorie and carbohydrate count below are for a glass of this size. Will any of this information change which varietal you order?

Read the full article →

I Disagree With Real Simple Magazine About This Wine

January 19, 2011
Thumbnail image for I Disagree With Real Simple Magazine About This Wine

The wonderful thing about wine is that what appeals to one person, may not appeal to another.  And that is ok. For instance, I like buttery Chardonnays.  Beau’s Barrel Room disagrees with me, especially regarding one brand that will temporarily go unnamed.  And yet, Beau and I are still friends. Main Street Winery 2008 Sauvignon Blanc has a good reputation.  It was in Real Simple Magazine recently as one of their 7 Totally Affordable Summer [...]

Read the full article →

Wine Wednesday: A to Z Pinot Gris 2008, Oregon

March 31, 2010
Thumbnail image for Wine Wednesday: A to Z Pinot Gris 2008, Oregon

This wine was on sale at BevMo for about $11.99 but even at it’s full price of $14.99, I’d buy it.  I like Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris. What’s the difference between the two?  The grapes are the same.  The terroir or growing conditions is what makes the two wines differ.  Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for the wines produced using Pinot Gris grapes.  The growing conditions in Italy are quite different than in [...]

Read the full article →

Wine Wednesday: Look for SIP Certified Wines

March 10, 2010
Thumbnail image for Wine Wednesday: Look for SIP Certified Wines

I stopped by the SIP Certified table at the Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour a few weeks ago. I hadn’t heard of it before,  but knew it was something I’d be interested in learning more about. SIP Certified was developed by the Central Coast Vineyard Team, which is a network of farmers located in the Central Coast region of California, that have been dedicated to sustainable farming for the past 15 years. The SIP Certified [...]

Read the full article →

Wine Wednesday: One Hope Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Save the Planet While You Drink)

January 6, 2010
Thumbnail image for Wine Wednesday: One Hope Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Save the Planet While You Drink)

When I saw this on sale at BevMo, I had to buy it. I’ve been meaning too try these wines anyway, because if I can save the world while drinking wine, why would I NOT do that? 50% of proceeds are donated to partner charities. One Hope originally began their focus on Breast Cancer, Autism and AIDS but have since branched outward to the environment and helping military families. The Sauvignon Blanc benefits the environment, [...]

Read the full article →

Wine Wednesday: Luna 2007 Pinot Grigio

December 16, 2009
Thumbnail image for Wine Wednesday: Luna 2007 Pinot Grigio

We have been fans of Luna for quite some time.   In fact, La Jolla Dad enjoyed tastings at the winery before we were married.  The Pinot Grigio was one of my favorites, well before we received this bottle complimentary for review.  The 2007 vintage is something that you could very easily serve to a crowd because I just bought it at VONS Pacific Beach on super sale for a bit under $10. It would be great paired [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries