This is the 50th anniversary blend of Campofiorin. From northern Italy, this style of wine originated from the famous Masi family in 1964 and led to a popular new style of wines from the Veneto region known as Appassimento. This dry red is a blend of three local grapes: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. After the wine […]
Author: Shari Mogk-Edwards
Old Speckled Hen
This popular English Pale Ale, launched in 1979 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic MG car factory in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, is refreshing and flavourful. It has a clear amber colour, rich toffee and biscuit flavours, smooth carbonation and a long bitter finish. Serve with roast chicken, sausages […]
Marilyn Field, M.S.M., Founder and Former President of DAREarts and General Partner, Windrush Estate Winery, Hockley Valley
Recently, I had the pleasure of a remarkable conversation with Marilyn Field, the Creator and brainchild of DAREarts at the breathtaking, new Windrush Estate Winery which she owns with her husband and son in Hockley Valley. Marilyn built a charitable organization from scratch to provide underprivileged children with hope. For […]
Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
For scotch lovers, like me, who like gentle smokey aromas and complex honeyed fruit flavours, classic Bowmore 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is for you! It’s long mellow finish has a hint of chocolate. As a growing number of Scotch producers experience a shortage of aged whisky, no-age-statements are becoming commonplace. Good for Bowmore, […]