“Yella, yella”. That’s a phrase I heard a lot when I was growing up. A Middle Eastern family had moved to our neighborhood in the late 1960s. There were three girls and one boy, and they became a big part of our neighborhood, a tiny cul-du-sac with a gang of kids numbering nearly 15. Whenever…
About a month ago, my friend and Lifestyle Consultant, Cara Crowley asked me to serve as a guest blogger on the topic of easy to find wine. The following appeared on her blog last week and I wanted to share the same info with you all. Guest Blogger Susan Brown Uncorked on Choosing a…
Red with red, we’ve heard that phrase many times. It’s written in Chapter 1 of many a wine/food pairing book. But how many of us take matching a step further, considering the manner in which the beef is cooked? I periodically read portions of the book, Taste Buds and Molecules: The Art and Science of…
If you enjoy presidential history, you may enjoy this Wine Spectator article on the wine drinking habits and trends of some of our contemporary leaders. Cheers! XO SB Red Wine, White House | Wine in History | News & Features | Wine Spectator.
When I flew earlier this week I was one of the 15 Business Select Passengers on my flight–ooo la la. Getting to be at the front of the boarding line for "cattle-call" air is always nice; I appreciate the opportunity to pop my bag into the overhead bin before the general pushing and shoving begins and of course…
Tonight required a satisfying glass of red wine. You might be thinking the cause is the holidays; too much hustle, too much bustle. That is not the impetus for this sipping session. Tonight let's blame…the rats. (NOTE TO KATIE: Don't be grossed out-rats are not discussed for long!). There has been a rather robust rodent running amok…
Wow, Tempranillo— –It is indigenous to Spain. –It has a list of aliases…Tinta Roriz, Tinta del Pais, Cencibel, Aragonez, Valdepenas and Ull de Liebre (and more) and it is the major component of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. –It's earthy, it handles the heat and LOVES oak. —and I love Tempranillo. I'm drinking a 2-day old bottle…
My Teeny,Tiny, Two Chapter Book of Fancy Wines. Chapter 1-Susan & Co.’s Excellent Adventure with High End Pinot Noir You may recall last year I wrote about my lack of appreciation for Pinot Noir. It wasn’t until I tasted a couple of different high end examples of this varietal, Marcassin Estate and Aubert, shared by…
Last Friday was International Grenache Day! I ventured over with my friend Susan to Caverna 57 , a neighborhood wine storage and event center, to sip a few local El Dorado County examples of the varietal. Also referred to by its complete name Grenache Noir or its Spanish name Garnacha, this red is rustic in taste and texture. …
I recently did a side by side tasting of some wines produced by local Sacramento winery, Revolution. I should mention that I haven't loved their wines in the past, but have found their Port to be interesting. I also don't care for Chardonnay, in general. I've tasted in their tasting room and attended one of their wine…
Susan Brown Uncorked 