Author: Terry Connor

I love this story and I love telling it. It is a great pairing – the tale of a wonderful woman and how I got started with my wine hobby.

I love this story and I love telling it. It is a great pairing – the tale of a wonderful woman and how I got started with my wine hobby.

With autumn only a few weeks away, why not get an early start on the robust red wines that go well with the cooler season? I must confess to being a true blue fan of full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, however I try to keep an open mind and a ready palate.

With autumn only a few weeks away, why not get an early start on the robust red wines that go well with the cooler season? I must confess to being a true blue fan of full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, however I try to keep an open mind and a ready palate.

The first Tuesday of May this year was a beautiful day followed by a very stormy evening. I remember it well because I had a gathering on my porch that was ruined by a rainstorm with strong winds. It was also the last time that the daytime temperature was below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. So here we are in the middle of August with no relief in sight and Bacchus and Zeus appear to remain at odds with each other. (When no one was looking, I did sneak a cold frosty beer, however that only brought a few moments of relief.)

The first Tuesday of May this year was a beautiful day followed by a very stormy evening. I remember it well because I had a gathering on my porch that was ruined by a rainstorm with strong winds. It was also the last time that the daytime temperature was below 90 degrees Fahrenheit. So here we are in the middle of August with no relief in sight and Bacchus and Zeus appear to remain at odds with each other. (When no one was looking, I did sneak a cold frosty beer, however that only brought a few moments of relief.)

I had a very enjoyable wine experience this past week that I would like to share with you. My son was celebrating his 50th birthday and of course the occasion called for wine with dinner. As a rule, when we get together for dinner, we never serve just one type of wine. There is always a variety and this occasion was no exception.

It’s hot. It is hot and it is going to stay that way for the foreseeable future. No need to stare...

It’s hot. It is hot and it is going to stay that way for the foreseeable future. No need to stare...

Two weeks ago we were in the Loire Valley visiting wines made from Chenin Blanc. Let’s stay in the Loire Valley and look for a wine called Sancerre. Sancerre wine is produced from the Sauvignon Blanc Grape and is a first rate alternative to Chardonnay for a very nice spring/summer white wine selection.