Time to look back on what was an eventful year, personally and with the blog and my exploration into the world of wine. The blog of course suffered a little during the recuperation and recently has taken a bit of a slide as I got kinda hooked on computer games, fantasy sports (NASCAR) and earlier bed times. Stay tuned to Why Wine Blog. MORE >>

Friend-of-the-blog Eric Arnold did his own meat pie and wine experiments while spending a year in New Zealand, a country with its own pie predilection. He poured New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and a rosé and invited the makers of those exact wines along for a tasting. Tomorrow is Australia Day. MORE >>

Sparkling Chardonnay, Thibaut Janisson Brut, Monticello, Virginia. ? source blog Dr. Vino. Right now, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Dr. Manmohan Singh, prime minister of India, is being feted at a state dinner! But cutting to the chase for us wine geeks, which wines are they serving to celebrate this great partnership? Pumpkin Pie Tart. MORE >>

I've been getting a few comments on the blog and from friends at work about Shirley's recipes, so when I can I will add the recipe to the blog post along with a review of the wine used in the recipe. Also planning to add a recipe page and post recipes from my readers. Only rule will be that the recipe be original and it must use wine. MORE >>

When I get home it's usually a light meal and a glass or two or three of something I can enjoy while on the PC catching up reading my favorite blogs. blend of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Grigio. Although there's a bit more chardonnay in the blend, this was more dominated by the Pinot Grigio, but balanced out very well. MORE >>