Woman on Wine--wine recommendations from Amy Reiley

It’s proven that women are more sensitive than men to the subtleties of taste. They also tend to give more provocative, enticing descriptions of wine. That’s why we have women do our wine writing. In her monthly column, Woman on Wine, our internationally recognized wine and spirits journalist and woman on wine Amy Reiley brings us her personal tasting notes. Get inspired to try something new from her latest wine recommendations.

2009 Dom Perignon

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Aged Champagne–the exciting experience of tasting great Champagne as it ages

June 6, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by admin +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley Last month I attended a seminar on what happens when Champagne ages. The truth is, the presenter didn’t delve too much into the chemistry or history of aging Champagne. So I don’t feel as though I walked away with a greater understanding of what happens in the bottle. But […]

Ktima Biblia Chora Areti White--why you should drink Greek white wines in summer

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Greek White Wines for Summer–what you need to know

May 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by Amy Reiley +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley Last month I mentioned having the intention of writing a story on Greek white wines for summer. But I got sidetracked when I fell head over heals for one very unique Greek winery. Well, this month, I’m back on track and I’m going to give you the original […]

Parparoussis Petite Fleur Rosé - a Greek wine made from indigenous grapes

<img width="180" height="180" src="https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-180x180.jpg" class="attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Parparoussis Petite Fleur Rosé - a Greek wine made from indigenous grapes" srcset="https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-180x180.jpg 180w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-80x80.jpg 80w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-36x36.jpg 36w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-450x450.jpg 450w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/parparoussis-winery-greek-wines-from-indigenous-grapes-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" />

Parparoussis Winery – Greek wines from indigenous grapes

April 9, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by Amy Reiley +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley A few weeks ago I attended a tasting of Greek wines with the intention of getting a handful of new recommendations for a “white wines for spring” sort of article. I did not expect to be swept away by the wines of one very special winery and the people […]

Mumm Napa - sparkling wines from Napa perfect for springtime

<img width="180" height="180" src="https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sparkling-wine-from-napa-for-springtime-or-anytime-180x180.jpg" class="attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Mumm Napa - sparkling wines from Napa perfect for springtime" srcset="https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sparkling-wine-from-napa-for-springtime-or-anytime-180x180.jpg 180w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sparkling-wine-from-napa-for-springtime-or-anytime-80x80.jpg 80w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sparkling-wine-from-napa-for-springtime-or-anytime-36x36.jpg 36w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sparkling-wine-from-napa-for-springtime-or-anytime-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.eatsomethingsexy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sparkling-wine-from-napa-for-springtime-or-anytime-450x450.jpg 450w" sizes="(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px" />

Sparkling Wine from Napa for Springtime or Anytime

March 14, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by admin +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley Why G. H. Mumm’s sparkling wines from Napa are perfect for spring G. H. Mumm is one of the best-known and highest-regarded of France’s Champagne houses. In the late 1970’s Mumm chose to invest in California, and established a sparkling wine brand based in Napa. The winery’s estate vineyard […]

2016 Cordon Chardonnay

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The Wineries of Santa Barbara County–discover the pleasures of Santa Barbara Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

February 9, 2018/0 Comments/in Woman on Wine /by Amy Reiley +

Woman on Wine with Amy Reiley This month’s column is a sentimental choice for me. The wineries of Santa Barbara County were profoundly affected by the recent wildfires and mudslides. Although, unlike the Northern California fires, the wineries themselves were, for the most part, far from the fire lines. But the impact to the community and […]