Think Pink

I recently visited one of my favorite wine bars in Baltimore City. The Wine Market is located in Locust Point (just "ONE" of the unique niches in the city). My last visit to the Wine Market was years ago for a special occasion. Now it's time to make new memories. On Fridays there are no happy hour specials to be found. But the Wine Market has such a great menu, happy hour prices are not the allure to attract a notorious crowd. Looking at the menu there is much to pair with any glass of vino. On this occasion I chose to "Think Pink". Rose' wine featured as a flight, oh yes..... don't mind if I do! The flight ranged from a light pale pink to a almost fuchsia red Rose'. Out of the three delicious sips, I chose my fav as a 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Rose' from South Africa. The name of the wine is Mulderbosch. I really enjoyed the taste of strawberries, raspberries, and lime. The vino also had a slight layer of tannin due to reminisce of fermentation of the Cabernet grape. Paired with a small plate of crispy brussels sprouts which included chopped walnuts, bacon and sliced grapes. Not one tastebud was spared as I also munched on cornmeal fried oysters accompanied with bacon, beurre blanc and tomato. Mouthwatering!!!   

I was so surprised by my love of the Mulderbosch Rose' that I purchased two bottles (from their wine shop) to take home and "maybe" share with friends and family. Check out wine market on your next visit to the Bmore City, here's the website http://winemarketbistro.com

Cheers!!

2015 Wine Festivals- Great Grapes Food & Wine

The Spring, Summer, an Fall seasons bring on wine festival fun for us otherwise boring, over worked, underpaid "Grown-Ups". It's our time to run around, and dance barefoot in the grass with our friends. Fast forward to this weekend, June 6 and 7. The Great Grapes wine event held at Orgean Ridge park in HuntValley, MD. This event is one of my favs. It's low key and not too crowded. They have delishous food options and best of all inside restrooms (let me tell you it really makes a diffence when the potties come with running water). 

Buy your ticket soon. Hope to see you there! 

http://www.uncorkthefun.com/hunt-valley-maryland/site-info

   Cheers!

Blog Crush - Your Brain on Coffee, Wine, and Cannabis

Besides my own fantastic wine blog (toot-toot), I am in L-O-V-E with Wine Folly by Madeline Puckette. Thought this post was interesting and wanted to share. Check out the website link below:

http://winefolly.com/update/coffee-vs-wine-vs-cannabis/

**Coffee vs. Wine vs. Cannabis. Photo (curtesy of Wine Folly, I'm just sharing the knowledge)

2015 Decanter Wine Festival

I am counting down the days until the Decanter Wine Festival this weekend. This festival kicks off the Spring/Summer Wine events in Maryland. I have been grateful to have attended the festival as a volunteer for the Maryland Wine Assocation since the very first event. The Decanter Wine Festival is definitely lots fun! Hope to see you there.

Cheers!!

April Wine Tastings

We are half way through the month of April and there is still time to host a wine tasting with me as your lovely neighborhood Wine Consultant. For my sweet drinkers, we have delicious Muscat Canelli, Gewurtztraminer, or even our Table White wine to please your palate. Contact me now and let's make it happen.

Picture Yourself in....

Your NEW Wine Career! Join my team as a Wine Consultant and enjoy all of the perks of doing what you love and getting paid for it. And oh, lets not talk about the great artisan wines you get try (proper wine tasting research is a part of the job, and someone has to do it, Laugh Out Loud). I know you are thinking about it. Have questions. Contact me now!

Deluge Cabernet Franc

This Cab Franc is just my style, BOLD!

Fermented for 18 months in French oak barrels, giving the wine a deep dark robe. Deluge Cabernet Franc (2012) is concentrated with flavorful berries and will age beautifully over the next 8 years. Generously serve with roast beef, or grilled beef steak. Also pairs delightfully with Sharp Cheddar, Camembert, Brie or Gruyere chesses. Don't forget the chocolate.

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