Joan Newcomer It’s July in Texas, so the Wine Knots decided to do a suitably deep, historical study of wine pairing. Naturally the research began at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. (This is Texas, y’all.) Immersed in the aromas and ambiance of the cattle show, Scott and Vicki Baker uncovered the perfect pairing…
The “It Is Six O’clock Somewhere” wine club met early on the 4th of July to enjoy the parade and festivities! We all agreed that it is great to live in a community filled with such enthusiasm for our great country and those who serve to protect us!
Darlene Lamb Tuesday, July 19, brought good friends together at the home of Mike and Susan Miloser. The theme of the evening was the tasting of wines from South Africa. There were four wines to choose from, and the results were as follows: Our fourth place was a 2013 Neethlingshof Estates Cabernet Sauvignon brought by…
Bernadette Fideli Blame white zinfandel for the misconception that pink equals sweet. Those who drink rosé know better. Dry, crisp and thirst-quenching, rosé may share the same hue as the sugary white zins, but that is where the similarities end. Rosé sales are growing at least 10 times faster than the growth of overall table…
Joan Newcomer G’day Ladies and Gents. On Friday last, Chuck and Joan Newcomer were joined by their Wine Knot mates outback on the porch to explore the wines of Australia. Our Aussie sommelier for the evening gave a brief overview of the wine growing industry Down Under. Australia boasts its reputation as the nation with…
Joan Newcomer The Wine Knots gathered at the home of Sharon and Rich Heidebrecht to celebrate all things German. Sharon and Rich both claim German roots and were anxious to immerse the group in German culture. Sharon set the mood with music on her accordion as well as the piano and had wine glasses at…
Nancy Toppan We are introduced to The Roaring Twenties, The Jazz Age and Prohibition in Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby. The bestseller describes the opulent lives of wealthy east coasters during one of the rowdiest periods in American history. The pursuit of wealth and materialism and the acceptance of moral laxity was man’s aspiration during…
Bernadette Fideli Have you noticed how Pinot Grigio has become nearly synonymous with “easy-drinking white wine,” and Pinot Noir has emerged as the red wine that can do no wrong? What makes the Pinot family of grapes so drinkable? Why is just about every wine-producing country trying to grow Pinot? Eileen Whittaker and Jim Fox…
Bernadette Fideli A change in season means many things: a change in weather, a change in wardrobe and a change in the wine you drink. Gone are the days of “winter” with the big cabs and tanniny reds. Uncork the middle of the road wines: not too big, not too light, the so-called “Goldilocks” of…
Darlene Lamb Tuesday, April 19, brought good friends together at the home of Bill and Joyce Marshall. Zinfandels were the theme for the evening. Several members were away this month, and while it was a smaller group than usual a good time was had by those of us attending. Three very good Zinfandels, all from…