Monthly Archives: September 2011
September 28, 2011
My Jessup Wine Tasting: Epilogue
They came. They saw. They tasted. On September 17th we had a fantastic interactive Jessup Cellars tasting party in our Brooklyn apartment. We had about 15 people pop in throughout the evening to enjoy samples of:
September 21, 2011
A Mantastic Girls Night…
Two Jess’ apparently DO think alike! Just as Jessup posted its latest YouTube video, I was drafting this blog… and guess what we’re both talking about? Manny’s blend!! {yaaaay… *clap*clap* … applause…} Yes, tis the season for bold, jammy reds. … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
My Jessup Wine Tasting: Prologue
I am very excited because this week it is my turn to tell you about the wine tasting I am hosting this weekend! My husband and I have a great group of friends coming to our apartment to sample an … Continue reading
September 13, 2011
Santa Clara Vintage Wine Festival
Don’t you just love going to Summer/Fall wine festivals!? I certainly do! The latest I attended was the Annual Santa Clara Vintage Wine Festival; which is definitely one of my favorites to attend every year. This event hosts over 40 … Continue reading
September 12, 2011
Food Pairing 101
I’ve always said that I’m a firm believer in drinking whatever one’s heart desires; the rules can bend or break no matter the occasion, weather, or meal. However, it’s no secret that wine and food make quite a couple. When … Continue reading
September 8, 2011
Cinematographic Oenophilia
Wines, like movies, gain reputation by recommendation, but can only be truly enjoyed through your own experience. Friends could tell you how scary JAWS was, but you can only fully appreciate it when you have seen it yourself. You may … Continue reading
September 7, 2011
Jess @ Jessup!
Consider yourself warned. I’ve been having sporadic freak-outs not inclusive to shortness of breath, increased heart palpitations, and sudden muscle spasms. Don’t worry it’ll go away by next week. I’m just freaking out because it’s my last weekend wearing my … Continue reading