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National White Wine Day… AND it is Verdejo for me today! The 2019 Balnea Verdejo is made by an inspiring women winemaker María Jesús Hernández and fourthRead More
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August 1st through August 4th are the international days of celebration for Albariño. As you can tell from one of my Instagram posts last week, I have already begun my own earlyRead More
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While creating my mothers recipe for a salpicon inspired appetizer, I never realized there were a variety of ways to make it? Most salpicon recipes include a more “saladRead More
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In the lone star state, every day is a good day for rosé! Typically down here in Houston, Texas we are all sizzling in the July heat, but today started off raining and gloomy.Read More
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Last year in October I was introduced to DÃO “Vinhos Dão”, and it was quite a wine education class to remember. Hosted by Dão Wines, at Caracol, one ofRead More
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Last year a couple weeks before Thanksgiving, I had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Labid al Ameri from Domiane Bousquet. Labid was here in Houston for a day and preparing toRead More
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My new favorite pecans, and cooking with pecans! Made pecan crusted eggplant with pecan meal and pecan granules. OMGoodness, it’s like a little bit of pecan pie heaven in everyRead More
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A French theme today. Why? Because July 13th, 2020 is national French fry day and July 14th, 2020 is the French holiday Bastille Day. Made hand cut fries drizzled in truffle oil,Read More
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I love Meyer lemons. If fact, in my small backyard located in the Houston Heights, I have a medium size Meyer lemon tree approximately 10 foot tall with about thirty to forty lemons onRead More
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About The Savvy Wine Enthusiast
Becca Castillo
Wine is my game … and my fascination, my joy and, perhaps someday, my professional livelihood. I hope my blog will provide casual wine drinkers, enthusiasts and even the most seasoned wine experts a new perspective on how to live with the highest of spirits. Because, when it comes to wine, MyVinoRules!
