LVE Sparkling Rosé for Valentine’s Day

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Hi wine friends…and Happy #WineWednesday! Today,  I taste and review the LVE Sparkling Rosé, which is a $20 French sparkling wine, to see if it would be a good option for celebrating Valentine’s Day.  LVE Wines are a collaboration between singer/songwriter John Legend and Raymond Vineyards. Cheers!   🍷

Here is my video of the 2014 LVE Cabernet Sauvignon, which was an $85 red wine from California and which I received as part of my Gary Vee Wine Club when I was still a member.

Next week, I’ll be celebrating my 12-year blogiversary with a 2019 Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir.  Grab a bottle and join me!

My sweater is the Victor Alfaro Collective Heart Graphic Sweater from Rent the Runway.

Questions of the Day:

  1. Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?  If so, what do you have on tap and does it include wine?
  2. Have you tried any of the LVE Wines?  What did you think?

Inauguration Red Wine — 2016 Vina Otano Rioja Crianza

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Hi wine friends…and Happy #WineWednesday and Happy Inauguration Day!  Tonight, I taste and review the Viña Otano 2016 Crianza Rioja, which is a $17-21 red wine from Spain.  It’s made with 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo grapes.  It’s also what we’ll be drinking as we watch tonight’s inauguration festivities.  Cheers!

In the video, I mention learning about this wine from Wine Guide.  You can find his video here.

Next up is going to be wine from my first Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant Wine Club shipment.  I’ll be tasting the 2019 Chignin Gamay by André& Michael Quenard.

My top is the Nicole Miller Plaid Downtown Ruffle Blouse from Rent the Runway.

Questions of the Day:

  1. Do you watch other Wine YouTubers?  Which ones?
  2. Are you a Rioja fan?  If so, have you tried the Vina Otano?

A Top Virginia Red Wine? — 2016 Slater Run Vineyards First Bridge

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Hi wine friends…and Happy #WineWednesday!  In this video, I taste and review the 2016 Slater Run Vineyards First Bridge, which is a $38 red wine from Virginia.  The wine is a Bordeaux-blend of 44% Cabernet Franc, 26% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot. And, if you live in the DMV or are visiting the area, Slater Run is doing an amazing job keeping everyone safe during the pandemic.  Cheers!

Next up is a wine I found from watching Wine Guide — a Vina Otano Rioja Crianza 2016.  You can find his review here.

My top is the Tome Pink Colorblock Sweater from Rent the Runway.

Questions of the Day:

  1.  Have you had Virginia wines before?  If so, what did you think of them?
  2. And, if you’re a regular VA wine drinker, what are your favorites?

A French Red Wine for Christmas — 2014 Château Teynac

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Hi wine friends…and Happy #WineWednesday! Today, I’m sharing the 2014 Château Teynac, which is a $40 red wine from the Saint-Julien AOC in the Médoc area of Bordeaux, France. Cheers! 

You can find my Simply Charmed Magnetic Wine Charm here (my Christmas tree is from the Holiday Cheer set of 12, which is $27): 

My top is the Aldomartins Pesse Sweater from Rent the Runway.

Question of the Day: If you celebrate, what are your Christmas plans and do they include wine? If so, what wines?

Cheap Spanish Red Wine? A 2018 Gerberas Garnacha

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Hi wine friends…and Happy #WineWednesday!  Today, I’m sharing the 2018 Gerberas Garnacha, which is a $12 red wine from Spain.  Spoiler alert — this wine has become a house go-to for us.  Cheers!

Next up is going to our Christmas Dinner wines, but as we’re still decided what we’re going to have, I’m still deciding on the wines.  So stay tuned.

You can find my Simply Charmed Magnetic Wine Charm here (my Christmas stocking is from the Holiday Cheer set of 12, which is $27).

My top is the Derek Lam 10 Crosby Red Bicolor Turtleneck Sweater is from Rent the Runway.

Question of the Day: Are you a fan of Garnacha/Grenache?  If so, I’d love your recommendations, as I’m always looking for new ones!