Nancy Toppan Do yourself a big favor and plan an evening with friends at Grapes to Wine. This is a unique wine bar that offers a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, located in Bartonville Town Center. In addition to indoor seating there is a beautiful outdoor patio with fire pits. Mary and Roy Bryant planned a…
Randy Johnston The monthly get together was at Randy and Debbie Johnston’s residence on Friday, April 21. The theme was Texas wine from the Grape Creek Vineyards in Fredericksburg, Texas. The statement of the night was “licorice and leather,” don’t knock it until you try it! That statement came after sampling a bottle of 2014…
Bernadette Fideli The gardens are awash with flowering trees and spring blooms, the breeze is flowing softly over the patio and the evening sky is big and bright. Spring in Texas awakens the barbeque spirit from a long winter’s nap. Mike and Millie Aramanda heeded the call and hosted the Wine Stewards to a grilling…
Darlene Lamb On April 18 Cyndi Stampf gave a warm welcome to the Tuesday Tasters and invited us into her lovely home for some good wine, food and friendship. It was a Malbec evening, and to accompany the wine we enjoyed several tasty appetizers. Once again we had two wines place for a tie, and…
As the days get longer and lighter, the search begins for wines that are also long on the taste and lighter on the palate. CT Robertson and Brenda McKenzie hosted the Wine Stewards to a Spring-Fling Wine Tasting to experience the wines that ease the transition into summer after the heaviness of winter. New Zealand,…
Bernadette Fideli Carnival, also known as Carnaval, Carnevale, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Fastnacht, Fastelavn and Maslenitsa but better known as Mardi Gras, is celebrated many different ways around the globe. Cities famous for Mardi Gras celebrations include Rio de Janeiro; Venice, Italy; Georgetown, Cayman Islands; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; Quebec City,…
Judy Ondina Irish lass Gayle Coe recently provided happiness for many of her friends as a St. Patrick’s Day brunch was held at her home. A delectable array of homemade items were awaiting the ladies as they were greeted with Bloody Marys and a selection of wines. Each of us were “Irish” for the day…
Randy Johnston The Wine Knots group got together at the Baker’s residence on Friday, March 17, for a great St Patrick’s Day celebration. The Irish wines, well not really Irish, but wines with Irish heritage were the highlight of the night. Three wines were presented and found to be very different. The first sample was…
Darlene Lamb On March 21 the Tuesday Tasters gathered at the beautiful home of Bob and Ann Jones and their adorable four-legged friends! A warm welcome was given to our newest members, Juris and Linda Klovans. The featured wines of the evening were from Spain. To accompany the wine we enjoyed bacon-wrapped shrimp, stuffed jalapeños…
Randy Johnston Monsieur et madame Newcomer welcomed the Wine Knots group on Friday, February 17, with a French flare. Chuck and Joan gave us detailed background information on the two wines they chose for the tasting. The first wine was a white “Loire Valley-Sauvion Vouvray 2015.” The nose featured floral and ripe fruit notes veering…