In A Fabulous World

2010 Saint-Hilaire Brut Sparkling WineFor the love of sparkling wine! As I further my studies in wine, I desire to make sparkling wine my specialty because I highly enjoy this style of wine. I was attracted to Saint-Hilaire due to the method used to produce this sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux.

2010 Three Creek Vineyard Cabernet FrancMy experience with Cabernet Franc has mainly been as a blend. While attending a recent trade tasting, I was fortunate to enjoy various Cabernet Francs and became intrigued by the grape. Recently in a wine shop in Venice Beach, I spotted this Cabernet Franc fro

2009 Wattle Creek The Triple PlayI was first introduced to Wattle Creek during a taping of Vino Seduction and was very impressed. While I enjoyed The Triple Play alone, I knew that it would pair well with food. A taste profile of blackberries, plum, slight earthiness with a delightful finish paired

Yesterday I had the privilege to attend Kendall-Jackson Bordeaux blending luncheon led by their wine maker Matthew Smith. This fascinating event was held at McKendrick's Steakhouse and provided attendees a glimpse of how the blending process works in wine making. Our blending selections were three C

Stylo Garnacha Old Vine 2007Garnacha is a popular varietal from Spain but also grown in abundance in the south of France where it is known as Grenache. Labeled as an "old vine" implies that the Garnacha's vine were approximately 30 years or older.  Older vines yield less grapes but of exceptional qu

2010 Chateau Nardou Bois MenyIt is impossible to be a wine lover and not enjoy French wines. Whether your choice is white over red, Rhone Valley over Champagne, when the conversation leads to Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux is king.From the right bank of Bordeaux in the disjointed appellation of Cotes

Armand de Brignac Brut GoldWhat's a celebration without the best bubbles? To commemorate In A Fabulous World's 2nd anniversary, it was only fitting to select a luxurious Champagne.Colloquially known as "Ace of Spade" this Champagne has donned the pages of O Magazine to an appearance in everyone's fa

Hi, I'm Maxine. A 20-something brown girl currently living in Atlanta. Here is a glimpse of me:-I really enjoy painting my nails so I have an affinity for nail polish (I wear fun colors but classic red is so ladylike). It is very relaxing allowing me time to think resulting in a fabulous outcome!-I

J Cuvee 20It's a fact, I truly enjoy a great bottle of bubbly.  I am also a fan of Russian River Valley wines, so I was excited to try J Cuvee 20 produced in Russian River Valley.  It's striking subtle packaging of a bold letter "J" peaks one's curiosity as to what this sparkling wine entails to hav