Tasting – Put A Cork In It Sweet Red Wine

Put A Cork In It – Red Dirt Road Sweet Red Wine – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – $15.99 This wine is unique because it was actually purchased from a winery in Oklahoma City. My roommate went for a tour and a wine tasting and brought a few bottles of this back! I wanted to […]

Dinner – Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Moscato with Pasta, Salad, and Appetizers

For this dinner, I got to put my pasta making skills to use! After freshman year of college I studied abroad in Arezzo, Italy and learned how to make pasta from scratch. I loved getting to prepare this meal! I made pasta with marinara sauce with an Italian salad on the side, with prosciutto and […]

Tasting – Mark West Pinot Noir

Mark West – Pinot Noir – Oakville, California – 2016 – $12.99 This was the #1 recommended Pinot Noir from TWO different employees at Corkscrew Wine & Spirits in Norman, so of course I had to buy it. And for only $12.99, I couldn’t beat it. The same manager that always helps me was there […]

Tasting – McManis Zinfandel

McManis Family Vineyards – Zinfandel – Lodi, California – 2015 – $11.99 I bought this bottle of wine from the same dinky (sketchy is a better word for it) liquor store in Denver, Colorado. This bottle has been through a lot and made the long trip back to Norman, where it has sat on my […]

Tasting – Di Majo Norante Sangiovese

Di Majo Norante – Sangiovese – 2016 – product of Campomarino, Italy – bottled in New York, New York, United States – $14.99 Critic Review from Wine.com: Bright red in color, aromas of violets and red berries complement undertones of leather and anise. On the palate, this wine is dry and mellow with smooth tannins that […]

Cheese Pairing – Pink Moscato, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio with Havarti, Parmesan, and Feta

Yay for wine and cheese!! Matching shirts!!!! YAY! Top: Feta Left: Parmesan Right: Havarti Beringer – Pinot Grigio LET’S TASTE! Havarti: Pinot Grigio: This Pinot Grigio was lighter than other Pinot Grigios I have had lately – less acidic with more sweet pear. I liked it! With the Havarti it was tasty because the […]

Drink This Now! – Lesson 2

Glassware: Yes, It Does Make a Difference. Viognier and Syrah. These wines were purchased from Corkscrew Wine & Spirits in Norman, Oklahoma. The manager of the store, who I’ve already purchased wine from before, helped me find these. He also suggested the Bota Box Malbec to me, highlighted in my first wine tasting blog! I love […]

Tasting – Substance Cabernet Sauvignon

September 20, 2018. Substance – Cabernet Sauvignon – Benton City, Washington, United States – 2016 – $16.99 This Cabernet Sauvignon was purchased at Corkscrew Wine & Spirits in Norman, Oklahoma and 14.5% alcohol by volume. I knew I wanted to purchase a Cabernet Sauvignon when I entered the shop, because I had recently had a […]

Tasting – Bota Box Malbec

Bota Box – Malbec – Manteca, CA, USA – 2016 – $20.99 More about this wine: Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina Alcohol: 13.5% Total Acidity: 58 g/100ml pH: 3.62 Bota Box Review: “Bota Box Malbec is a plush, medium-bodied wine with aromas of blueberry and blackberry. Jammy, luscious flavors of blackberry jam and blueberry syrup follow, leading […]

Where I come from.

Hello! I’m Audrey, and I am a senior at the University of Oklahoma! I’ll be graduating in May with a degree in Microbiology with hopes of advancing on to medical school. Although I am a scientist, I have always made my love for travel, art, and music a top priority. With this, I have found […]