Thankful for Wine…and here’s 5 reasons why…

While family and friends 100% top the list of things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, here are 5 reasons that wine might top my list too: 1. Perfect for any occasion and every meal. No matter what you are cooking, or celebrating, there is a wine out there that goes with anything. It’s a […]

No Worries in McLaren Vale and the Fleurieu Peninsula … a taste of McLaren Vale

Here I am sipping wine in McLaren Vale! I can’t believe it! The adventure began when I flew in to Adelaide September 2019 on a special trip with my daughters to visit some of my favourite, and new favourite, Australian cellar doors in the best wine region in the world. I have always appreciated Mclaren […]

Love Wine ❤️Love the Beach ❤️ Love Wine on the Beach

My “Beach Wine” Playlist 🍷 Counting down to summer with a wine playlist for the beach! The kinds of wines to enjoy when the sun is shining, and to wine down with at the end of the day on the patio, or by the bonfire. It’s no surprise that a Provencal Rosé will make my […]

The Moon and the Stars

Back on My Wine Playlist with my favourite go-to wine 🍷 the Pirramimma Petit Verdot. Pirramimma was my introduction to Australia’s McLaren Vale wines, and the reason I have a fondness for the wines of this region. When I try to explain my wine palate – the wines I enjoy – I lean to the big, […]

Wine through the Ages

This blog is dedicated to my friend Sara celebrating her birthday today. Without revealing her age, something tells me we may be sharing a Napa Hillside Cabernet this weekend. Last May I hosted the Fabulous Girls Wine Society with a birthday party theme, as a few of us were celebrating milestone birthdays that year, including […]

This Wine Tasting brought to you by the letter “R”

It’s not only the first letter of my name, but the letter “R” made for a fantastic wine tasting theme when it was my turn to host the Fabulous Girls Wine Society this month. Turns out that finding varietals that begin with the letter R is a bit difficult, but proven worth the challenge. […]

Go Upcountry to the Maui Wine vineyards

Bring a little aloha to your life. Just another reason to love Maui. Maui Wine is located in upcountry next to the Ulupalakua Ranch. Love their logo! The few people (locals included) who know of Maui Wines believe that they produce only pineapple wine. First of all, as tasty as I am sure that is, […]

What is My Wine Playlist?

My name is Rhonda. This wine blog was started by my daughter Johanna as a University project for her communications class. She earned an A+ on the project. It was so much fun reading her blog. I had a hand in inspiring some of her original content and apparently her love of wine. According to […]