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Mudgee Musings – Australia Wine Country

January 9, 2020 by Beth-Ellen Fried

Lowe Winery Vineyards

Some of the many delights of traveling are discovering an unexpected site, cozy restaurant, or photo op that takes you by surprise. The whole region of Mudgee was like that for me. An unknown (to me) wine region, that was one of my excursions to Australia Wine Country with the Wine Media Conference. Now, you’ve […]

Organics & Biodynamics In Australia’s Mudgee

December 18, 2019 by Beth-Ellen Fried

Lowe Wines- Mudgee Wine Region

On my recent trip to Australia, I spent 2 1/2 weeks visiting about six cities and three wine regions, including Mudgee. Kind of like a pig in, you know what- immersed in my element because I live for wine, travel, and food. I attended the Wine Media Conference for the first time, and its first […]

Missouri Wines: A brief history, and pairing ideas

September 29, 2019 by Beth-Ellen Fried

Missouri Wines

If you’ve ever wondered what the heck to pair with that bottle of Norton your friend brought you from her trip back home to Missouri, and Missouri Wines, I’ve got your answer: Slow-braised short rib with goat cheese polenta. That’s right, nice rich meat, to go with the structured dry red wine. Don’t be afraid […]

Wine Watch: Wine for Thanksgiving 2018

November 12, 2018 by Beth-Ellen Fried

Thanksgiving 2018 Pinot Noir

Well, as we have seen, walking into any retail store about now after finishing Halloween – they are not only ramped up for the Thanksgiving 2018 holidays – but Christmas is on the floor front and center. Let’s take a long deep breath, and a minute to think about wines for Thanksgiving 2018 now, as […]

Wine Watch: Chardonnay VS Sauvignon Blanc – A Taste Test

March 23, 2018 by Beth-Ellen Fried

Chardonnay vs Sauvginon Blanc

Two of the most popular and common white varieties are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Comparing some basic differences between Chardonnay vs Sauvignon Blanc can help you more easily choose the right wine. Sauvignon Blancs tend to be lighter in body than Chardonnay, although there is a range that varies, according to the location it is […]

Bubble Watch: Sparkling Wine; Champagne, Cava, Prosecco

December 28, 2017 by Beth-Ellen Fried

Champagne for New Years 2017

When people are shopping for New Year’s Eve, they often ask their local proprietor ” where’s the Champagne”? But are all Bubbly wines Champagne? No. While most people don’t differentiate between different types of sparkling wine, there are differences. Champagne Champagne is grown and made in the Champagne region in France. The wine made there […]

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