Author: Amy Corron Power
A licensed attorney, Amy is a wine-lover, foodie, photographer, political junkie and award-winning author who writes about Wine, Food, Beer & Spirits. As Managing Editor & Tasting Director for Another Wine Blog, she travels all over the world's wine regions to share her experiences with her readers and legions of twitter, Instagram and Facebook friends and fans. Amy holds certifications through the International Sommelier Guild, and is also certified, with honors, as a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS). She is a member of the Guild of Sommeliers, The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas and regularly attends Houston Sommelier Association events.
Amy is also a contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books, and was most recently published in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Gratitude.
Sinfully Decadent Delights and Festive Champagne
Marita’s Vineyard: Because I’m Worth It!
While it is perfectly acceptable to buy a pricier bottle of wine as a gift for a future father-in-law or to impress the recipient with our good taste and generosity, when it comes to us? “Well,” we say, “that’s a bit more than I can afford to spend on myself.” Enough of this nonsense!
Continue readingWine for the Holidays: America’s Most-Visited Winery
You Never Know Who Might be Listening
Wine Review: Sacre Bleu Cabernet Sauvignon
“Texas the state, or Texas wines?” I ask, “I may be able to help with the first much better than the second,” hoping that he does not want a recommendation on Texas wine, because there are very few we know and love.
Continue readingWithout Further Ado: Sacre Bleu
While pinning its hopes on them, the wine industry wasn’t properly targeting the millennial market. “They were putting out labels with kangaroos, birds and penguins,” says Struwe. In fact in 2006 it seems everyone was targeting millennials with ‘Critter Wines.’ “They were not taking these younger consumers seriously, says Struwe. And, no wine company was telling them why they should try their wine.”
Continue readingThree Reasons to Divorce Your Wine Guy
Occasionally I will venture into one of the local wine shops or an upscale market wine department to supplement my “cellar.” I’ve yet to find a wine guy I can trust. And I’m probably not alone. Here are the top three reasons to divorce your wine guy.
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