My Generalities

Aside from the obvious, have you ever wondered about the major differences between red and white wine? White wines are mostly made of white grapes; they are made without skins or seeds. The skins are separated from the juice and yeast is added for fermentation. White wines have a light, crisp, fruity flavor and aroma. […]

These days there seems to be a lot of discussion about gluten intolerance. Some people actually have Celiac Disease which is an immune disorder. This is a very serious condition as it causes nutritional malabsorbtion. Instead, others may have varying degrees of gluten intolerance. There are many symptoms as well which can make it difficult […]

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays! What a great idea to have special labels put on your favorite wines for the special people in your life! Through Meredith, your Wine Shop at Home consultant, you can have customized labels for your wine. The image you see is for the […]

Wine lovers with gluten issues may wonder if wine is actually gluten free. The overall answer is mostly but in some situations there may be issues. In almost every case, wine is gluten-free to 20 parts per million. If the wine in question has any added coloring or flavoring (fruit-flavored dessert wines, for example, often include […]

Did you ever wonder what the health benefits are for three of the major types of wine – red, white, and sparkling? Red Wine Pros: Most people know that red wine contains the most resveratrol, the antioxidant found in wine skin that may up the drink’s by preventing blood vessel damage as well as reducing LDL […]

Red wine with meat is still a useful rule. However, when you add sauces or other flavorings, you need to consider them as well. Some types of meat seem to have a particular affinity with wines made from certain grapes—lamb goes well with Cabernet Sauvignon or Rioja reds, for example, while pork and rabbit taste […]

The 2011 Revel White Knight’s Blend was produced in Lodi, north of the California Central Valley. French Colombard was used as a base for the wine. Known in France simply as Colombard, it plays an important role in the distillation of Spirits like Cognac and Armagnac. The French Colombard made its way in Australia, Israel, […]

You’re planning to have a wine tasting at your house and want to include cheese. But you’re not sure which cheeses to pair with which wines … here are some known guide lines which may surprise you … White wines match best with soft cheeses and stronger flavors. Red wines match best with hard cheeses and milder flavors. Fruity […]

Did you realize that WineShop At Home also sells stemware and decanters? They offer stemware for reds and whites and even a sampler including one red, one white and one flute. Feel free to look at what’s available and – if you’re interested – contact Meredith at 408.221.2840 for details on how to order.

Join Meredith at her home on Friday August 24th from 5:30PM – 7:30 for her Wine After Work event. This is an opportunity for you to taste the wonderful WineShop at Home wines and meet some great people! And … you can find out more about the many WineShop at Home offerings. WineShop At Home […]

You’ve probably heard that wine and chocolate are great together. But which wines … with which chocolates? Seems like a bit of experimentation is in order and how fun is that?! There are three types of chocolate .. white, milk and dark .. to try with how many wines … The author of the About.com […]

The 2011 McKenna Cabernet Sauvignon was produced in the region of Lodi in the Central Valley of California. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This lot was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and aged in a combination of new and used oak barrels. This wine will age well for five to six years and is built […]

Did you ever wonder why people smell a wine prior to actually tasting it? And, yes, there is a really good reason for doing that! You’ve heard it said that, “The nose knows” and this is certainly the case with tasting wine. The human nose is capable of differentiating between thousands of unique scents. It’s […]

The Mariana 2010 Sauvignon Blanc was produced in the Northern region of Mendocino. This AVA (or appellation) has a very particular terroir influenced by the Pacific Ocean. The cool and cold climate is ideal for producing whites with great acidity and flavors. Sauvignon Blanc is widely represented in the world, as it is one of […]

Believe it or not the Wall Street Journal has their own wine columnists! Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher write “Tastings,” the weekly wine column of The Wall Street Journal. They also are the authors of “Wine for Every Day and Every Occasion,” “Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage” and “The Wall […]

Today I am going to address some comments from a few of my blog readers and some of my friends and co-workers. People are asking me why, if it is such a pain to choose the right foods, do I choose to eat GF.

I went back to work today…no more holiday decorating or un-decorating, wrapping presents; cleaning or baking GF cookies, or taking down the tree or some other holiday chore. Just when I really got into going and picking up a book to read for an hour between Face-booking it is time to leave my house and […]

Welcome ! I’ve been Gluten Free for over 7 years, times have really changed since then to allow lots of Gluten Free choices in crackers and breads to pair with the wine.