When I think of wines, everything seems to be intellectually connected to the Old and New World.  The overall enjoyment of wine and dining seems more rewarding when I … Continued

Strawberries with Champagne and Roses is a very elegant, romantic, and beautiful way to serve delicious fresh strawberries!  Serve this strawberry delight cocktail to your loved one for next Valentine’s … Continued

  Enjoy the essence of the sweet summer strawberries with this refreshing Strawberry Agua Fresca drink. These wonderful Strawberry Agua Fresca drink is light-bodied and very refreshing fruit drinks made from … Continued

During a recent lunch with St. Suprey CEO Emma Swain, we poured just as dessert arrived from a bottle of her winery’s pale yellow 2009 Moscato, a sweet yet elegant … Continued

  You know how to drink wine, but do you really know how to taste it? Wine tasting is not the same as drinking it.  To experience the true flavor … Continued

Tea Glossary – Tea Terms and Definitions Excerpt from AFTERNOON TEA – TIPS, TERMS and TRADITIONS by Ellen Easton ©2006-2020 – All Rights Reserved Navigating the landscape in the world … Continued

The All-American Dinner Deserves Our Best Bottles of Wine:     The year is winding down and we’ll help it go in high style.  Soon, gatherings will become homecomings highlighted … Continued

Father’s Day – A Feast For My Father    In my hometown of Atlanta we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the publishing of the book, Gone With The Wind. … Continued

Tom and Jerry cocktail recipe is a classic holiday cocktail drink that is enjoyed by many starting with the Thanksgiving holiday all the way to New Year’s day.  The main … Continued

This wonderful Watermelon Agua Fresca drink is a light-bodied fruit water that is combined with sweetener and water.  Watermelon agua fresca makes a great alternative to iced tea or lemonade.  I also love the … Continued

Watermelon in Rose Lime Syrup is a very refreshing and cooling summer Watermelon Aqua Fresca drink or dessert.  My husband likes to add some gin to his drink.  For best … Continued

Watermelon Mint Julep Cocktail is so refreshing and so easy to make!  I actually created this delicious Watermelon Mint Julep because I had some Mint Julep Simple Syrup in my … Continued

White Wine Sangria is a refreshing drink that is simple to make and yet elegant enough for any occasion.  Fresh fruit and wine combine to create the perfect beverage for … Continued

  “A very favorable wine is a necessary of life.” Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) – Third President of the United States   CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The wine cellar at Monticello provides … Continued