Happy Hour

Hey Friends!

It's Here. Friyay!

We made it. Tis the Season. Get ready or not friends the holidays are coming

and friends are gathering, family is calling, and parties are starting.

It's time. Today I wanted to give you some of my "Red Wine Go To's".

A little Holiday Guide for Red Wine. Stay tuned for White and Sparkling Holiday

Guide. We should all buy our Wine and have it on hand so we are holiday prepared.

If you buy wine in a 6 Pack or Case Quantity most stores give you a price break. 

I know Costco currently has deals on Case Buys. Your Red Wine Go To's

will save you for those Holiday Gatherings. You walk in with a Fabulous Bottle of Wine

and a little knowledge of what your drinking and your Winning.

I like to take it a step further for Christmas and tie a special Christmas Ornament 

on the bottle for that extra special hostess gift. I am from the South, we don't show

up empty handed. Southern Hospitality. The key here is preparation and organization. Shop now for those special yet fabulous ornaments and bottles of wine and be 

ready to shine and sparkle all season long. A good bottle of wine

is a great way to connect and gather with friends and family over the holidays.

Making people feel together and special. Sharing that intimate

time together is what makes people grow in their relationships and friendships.

I am all for modern social media and connections, but I am old fashion if you will.

I like hand written notes. Hand written calendars. And most importantly face time

with the people I love. Life is short, make sure you take the time to connect and 

break bread, and at minimum share a good glass of wine.

Is anyone ready for some good Red Wine?

Here's my Holiday Guide for Red Wine:

Josh Cabernet

Petite Petite Michael and David Syrah

Mark West Pinot Noir

Baby Blue Cabernet

Campo Viejo Rojo

Avalon Cabernet

Get ready and get prepared!

It's Friday the only decision you need to make is bottle or glass!

Cheers Friends! Enjoy your Holiday Happy Hours!

Happy Hour

Hey Friends! Happy Friday! Are you ready to take this Friday and make it a Friyay! Sometimes I feel like a cool refreshing cocktail for happy hour is just what is necessary. Vodka is definitely one of my favorite spirits  to drink. It's versatile and low calorie. Very Mixable and takes on exactly whatever cocktail your dreaming of! Last weekend we celebrated our anniversary in one of our  most favorite spots. St. Petersburg, Florida at the Vinoy Hotel. It's one of Tampa Bay's Charming Little Cities that has so many quaint little gems. We bought our very first home right by the Vinoy Hotel. So going to St. Pete and enjoying the local treasures has a lot of meaning for us!  One of those gems is Old St. Pete Vodka. I am all for supporting a Local Craft Distillery. Most of the fun bars, restaurants, and hotels feature the Old St. Pete Vodka for their specialty cocktails. I fell in love with a Cucumber Cooler at the Vinoy Hotel. The Drink had my name all over it. I am huge Cucumber fan... I kinda think I am cleansing with my cocktail!! Ha! Old St. Pete Vodka is crafted in the sunshine state by a local family. The family is all about supporting the community. It's sunshine in a bottle, the family's passion for crafting good spirits is exquisite. This is a balanced vodka with a hint of sweetness. This is a nice quality vodka for the price. It's clean and delicious! You can find a 750ml bottle of Old St. Pete Vodka for $30. Anyone ready for Happy Hour! Happy Hour is the best hour! But why limit it to only an hour!! Cheers Friends!

Happy Hour

Hello Friends!

Do I have a wine for you today!

Cracked this bottle open the other night with some friends

and I am still thinking about it's fabulousness! 

Let me introduce you to Cooper Cabernet!

This Red will have you from the minute it hits your palate.

It's a winner! It might even turn into a 2nd bottle night with 

this Cabernet. We took an ordinary night and make it extraordinary 

and grilled Steaks and Lobster and paired it with this lovely bottle of cabernet.

The art of Cooper Cabernet offers dark berry flavors with luscious vanilla

and mocha to round out the palate. The tannins are soft enough to add

balance, while giving it structure and depth.

This bottle of wine can often be found as a BOGO at Publix for 

my Southern Friends. It's under $20 a bottle...but when you 

hit the BOGO it's like the lottery! Check this passionate family of winemakers out.

The Cooper's definitely have the art of making good wine! 

 It's a Napa Wine. Specifically the Lodi Region

which is well known for one of California's most exciting regions for producing wines.

This is a great bottle to share with good friends and family.

Is it Happy Hour?

It's definitely Friyay!

Cheers to the Weekend!

"In Barrel we Toast"

Happy Hour

Hey Friends! Happy Friday! Is it a Denim & Drinks Night? It's still so darn hot in Tampa... I would like to say I am getting out my Pumpkins and Spiced Candles...but the truth is ... I am putting on my Denim Shorts and popping open a Bottle of Rose and sitting poolside for Happy Hour! Rose Everyday! Rose has always been one of my favorite Wines to enjoy especially outdoors on a warm sunny day. Josh Rose is a great bottle to check out! It's sunshine in a bottle! This is an elegant flavorful Rose. Josh Cellars only sources high-quality  fruit to craft their wines and this Rose is fantastic quality. Rose is perfectly paired with a great Charcuterie Board of Cheeses and Fresh Veggies. The palate on Josh Rose is Fresh Strawberries  and White Peaches with a Light Citrus Finish. You can find Josh Cellars Wines and Rose at most Wine Stores or  grocery stores. Josh Rose is a terrific value for under $12.

If your feeling a little adventurous try making Frose! A frozen Rose Treat! Perfect for all the ladies enjoying a outdoor Happy Hour! Here is a Frose Recipe to try on your next Happy Hour. Have fun experimenting with different fresh fruits!  Take your Friday to a Friyay with some Rose or Frose!! Grab your favorite people and some Rose and celebrate! Who doesn't like drinking Pink! Stop and Drink the Rose! Cheers Friends! Have a great weekend!!!

Happy Hour

Hi Friends! I recently had the pleasure to travel to Lisbon, Portugal and fell in love  with so many things, one being fabulous Wines. Don't worry I plan to share. Portugal has my heart. The lifestyle is so relaxed and it's happy hour  all the time! We would do these fabulous long lunches with bottles of wine. Eeeek...did I say that bottles of wine. We would just meet  the most easy drinking amazing white delicious wines that were so complimentary to all the Farm to Table Food. Wine in Portugal is like Water in the US. There are terrific values and glorious wineries. Vinho Verde's were definitely our go too White Wine. I have always had a special place in my heart for Vinho Verde's. Vinho Verde is Portugal's most effervescent white wine. If you have a habit of drinking in these Hot Months outside you are probably already familiar with the slender bottle  of deliciousness. Vinho Verde's usually clock in under $15 Bottle as an incredible value to share amongst friends. Vinho Verde's have a bit of that spritz, which is one of the reasons I so enjoy this refreshing grape. These wines are fresh and light in color and easy to drink. It's a versatile wine great for BBQ's and Happy Hours with Friends. Here are a few recommendations on Vinho Verde's ...here and here. Happy Friday Friends! Enjoy good wine with good friends! Cheers!