This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on December 2023 The holiday season is officially in full gear.  If you are looking for a last-minute idea, a special bottle of wine makes a fantastic gift.  If you have a boss, a sibling, a spouse, a business partner, or a client who is an avid wine lover, […] The post 10 Special Wines To Gift A Wine Connoisseur appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on December 2023 Tis the season for bubbles. There is nothing more festive than the pop of a cork on a bottle of bubbly. I drink sparkling wine year-round, but there is something about the effervescence of bubbles that makes the holiday season more festive and fun. When it […] The post 25 Sparkling Wines For A Dazzling Holiday Season appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

Carménère is a fascinating grape variety with Bordeaux origins that is now thriving in Chile.  This varietal disappeared from Bordeaux during the phylloxera crisis in the mid-1800s.  Luckily Chilean grape growers brought Carménère to Chile in the 1850’s.  Carménère and Merlot were planted side by side, in what everyone throughout Chile assumed was Merlot.  Unbeknownst […] The post Exploring Chilean Carménère appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

This article first appeared in Newsbreak on November 2023 Thanksgiving is a holiday where we gather to spend time with friends and family.  It is a time to share in the joy of each other company with great food and wine.  Zinfandel is the quintessential choice for a Thanksgiving feast.  With notes of stone fruits, […] The post 8 Zinfandel Wines For Your Thanksgiving Table appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on November 2023 Thanksgiving is here and you have spent countless hours contemplating your festive dinner menu. With the focus on the meal, we tend to overlook the most important part till the last minute – the wine.  It is important to keep in mind that Thanksgiving is not […] The post Food Friendly Wines To Pair With Your Thanksgiving Feast appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

Fall marks a season for scenic colorful autumn hikes, fall sweaters, crisp air and pumpkin spice.  A new season calls for new wines.  With the harvest season upon us, it doesn’t always mean heavy reds.  There is a spectrum of red, whites, roses and even cocktails that scream the fall season is finally here.  You […] The post Wine & Spirits for Fall Sipping appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

It is International Sherry Week and I have the most classic pairings for you. Seafood + Sherry.  Not everyone knows that there is a style of Sherry to match every type of food, and when it comes to what to serve with tinned seafood (known as ‘conservas’ in Spain), the Spanish believe tinned seafood and […] The post Celebrate International Sherry Week appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

This article first appeared in Santé Magazine in October 2023 Tenuta di Capezzana is a historic estate in Carmignano that boasts a long and noble history in winemaking and olive oil production that goes as far back as 1200 years, the site is also noted for Italy’s first planting of Cabernet Sauvignon.  Capezzana is a family-owned […] The post Tenuta di Capezzana – Fine Wines From Carmignano appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

This article first appeared in Santé Magazine in August 2023 Moscato d’Asti is one of Italy’s most recognizable wines. It is a delicate, effervescent, and aromatic wine made from Moscato Bianco, which has been grown for centuries in northern Piedmont in the province of Asti. Moscato d’Asti’s popularity is attributed to its freshness and lightness, […] The post Moscato D’Asti – Italy’s Most Popular Sparkler appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more

**This article first appeared in Santé Magazine on June 2023** Summer is knocking on our door and that means it is the season to drink pink. On a warm summer day, a chilled glass of rosé is often the drink of choice for even the most discerning wine drinker. Perfect for those blue skies and […] The post Rosé All Day – Experience the Essence of Summer With These Top Rosé Wines appeared first on Syrah Queen ..read more