Category Archives: Affordable wine
The Recessionista’s Wine Notes for the Holiday: Flip Flop and Cameron Hughes
Pictured: An example of truth in advertising, Flip Flop wine really are flipp’in good! (photo: M. Hall) It’s Labor Day in the United States. The holiday is ON! I hope everyone is enjoying restful time with loved ones, and I am so glad that Hurricane Lee has been downgraded to tropical storm status. Some of [...]
The Recessionista’s Cheap and Cheerful Vino Picks for the Long Fourth of July Weekend
Pictured: Bring on the Reds! (photo: M. Hall) It’s only a few more days until the long weekend. But whose counting the days? Well me of course! I can’t wait to kick back, enjoy some BBQ and some great wines. I bet some of you are feeling the same way. We all need a little [...]
Holiday Preparations Begin: Recessionista Revived with the Pinot Noir!
As an English major in college, I loved the poetry of Lord Byron. I’ll always remember that he said: “Wine cheers the sad, revives the old, inspires the young, makes weariness forget his toil. And I believe that, “Life is too short to drink bad wine.” So I am home this Saturday making some holiday [...]
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