The Story of Cristom Vineyards is One of Connection
April 24, 2022
Since its inception, the story of Cristom Vineyards has been about connecting family, farming and
......continue readingDallasWineChick.com Always hoping for a glass half full
Category: Pinot Noir
A Life Changing Wine Stained Moment
February 27, 2022
Let’s face it – there are a lot of wine writers, and I’m sure most of
......continue reading
More Sample Highlights: Making Progress
January 22, 2022
Do you guys hear the sound of progress? It’s me having published three samples columns
......continue reading
Tackling Samples – The March Continues
December 19, 2021
The march on tackling samples continues and today I’m focused on wines that stood out
......continue reading
Digging into 2021 Samples
December 12, 2021
This year I’ve gotten to dive deep with so many winemakers – mostly virtually – and
......continue reading
Pausing for A New Holiday Normality
November 26, 2021
The holidays are often expected to be joyful. After the death of loved ones, you find
......continue reading
Connection Through Community
October 30, 2021
Connection is the word I would use to describe my most recent trip to wine
......continue reading
Elyse Winery Balancing Tradition and Innovation
October 17, 2021
Elyse Vineyards – it’s a 33-year-old winery based on trust – a handshake, trust
......continue reading
Olivella’s – Elevating Pizza and Wine
October 2, 2021
The perfect wine for pizza. A phrase often used, but in reality a lot of
......continue reading
Bourgogne: New Generation, New Sense of Identity
August 1, 2021
Bourgogne is reclaiming its identity as one of the most iconic regions of France with a
......continue reading
My name is Melanie Ofenloch and I have a philosophy–no wine snobs allowed. I don’t consider myself a wine expert – just an everyday person with a love for the grape.
