Rapid Review: Jacuzzi Pinot Noir 2007
The Jacuzzi family vineyard was founded in Northern California in 1921 by the Jacuzzi family that immigrated to the US in 1911. Today they own vineyards in Sonoma-Carneros and the Petaluma Gap situated in the Sonoma Coast appellation and have produced wines for over 60 years. It is in Sonoma Carneros where they grow their [...]
Read more →The Centellino Wine Decanter (REVIEW)
The day I started exploring the world of wine I realized that not only does enjoying a glass of wine please the palate and senses but also that I have opened the door to a whole new universe which goes far beyond the most essential part of the hobby, the actual liquid that we so [...]
Read more →Erica’s Choice Wine Picks for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and personally I find wine to be the best choice to share with a loved one on this special day. This year my personal picks for Valentines Day are based on a few wines that I tasted over the past few months. I also decided to reach out to [...]
Read more →A Weekend in Mexico City
Mexico City’s history dates back 9000 years and today represents the 3rd largest city in the world. Boasting with a population of approximately 22 million people in Mexico, the country with the most Spanish speaking people globally, Mexico City is a city with many different faces. Over the past few weeks I had the opportunity [...]
Read more →Erica’s Choice: Top 10 posts in 2009
Over the past year my blog has dramatically grown all because of you that read, review and that continue to critique my work. Thank you for the feedback and thank you for continuing to inspire me to keep this blog alive! I love sharing my stories with you and I love the fact that I [...]
Read more →Twitter’s Exciting New Feature: Twitter Lists
Since its launch in 2006 Twitter has exploded to become one of the most popular websites visited daily by people around the globe. The number of users accessing Twitter increases daily and along with the increase in usage the site becomes more congested with good and bad tweets. It is inevitable that as the number of [...]
Read more →Interview with Joe Woelfle, founder of Blatz Liquor & Upcoming Wine Class Schedule
Since I moved to Milwaukee about 5 years ago I’ve observed an increased enthusiasm to discover the world of wine among locals. Three new wine bars opened in the downtown area and the ability to purchase quality wine has remarkably improved. Being the wine lover that I am I’m ecstatic about this and impressed to [...]
Read more →Kafevino, New Wine Bar Milwaukee Third Ward
Kafevino, the 3rd wine bar to establish itself in the Third Ward in the past 2 years welcomed Milwaukee with a big opening night bash October 23rd and since then hasn’t looked back. Tucked away on Menominee street Kafevino is like a Christmas present waiting to be unwrapped. The terracotta colored walls and dark contrasting [...]
Read more →Ostrich Egg Frittata – the perfect Halloween hangover cure
In celebration of Halloween I’d like to share a recipe that I tried recently and which turned out to be amazing! One ostrich egg, which I know is periodically available in the US at Wholefoods store, is equivalent to 24 regular eggs so it can seriously feed an army! Ostrich egg tastes remarkably similar to [...]
Read more →Restaurant Review: Cempazuchi Comida Brava
Mexican cuisine in the Midwest? You got to be kidding me! At least, that is what I thought until I visited Cempazuchi Comida Brava. Located on Brady street, Milwaukee East Side, Cempazuchi Comida Brava portrays a balmy ambiance permeated with wonderful smells that stimulate both the mood and taste buds upon entry. The bright colors [...]
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