Wine With Chas

When I was invited by Pure Chablis to visit their coveted region back in May, I was excited and had a slight idea that I would be visiting many producers who made wine from the Chardonnay grape. But upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised by its culture and history, the friendly people, and of course, the delicious food. Located about three hours (115 miles) south of Paris, Auxerre is a quaint town with many rolling hills, old cobblestone streets, and structures dating back to the 16th century.

I’ll keep it a buck – Pinot Grigio hasn’t always been my go-to white wine. Until recently (like last summer), I largely avoided Pinot Grigio because I believed that they all tasted like watered-down Welch’s White Grape Juice. It was the white wine that I’d buy to make a quick white sangria or white wine spritzer when I wasn’t in the mood to drink anything too heavy. That was…until I was introduced to Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC. Yes, I know it’s a long name, but stick with me here, okay?

It seems like every other day is a ‘National _______ Wine Day’. And while I usually let them roll on by, I thought this observation of National White Wine Day (which is today) would be a cool opportunity to show off three wines that I normally don’t see get enough shine. In my newsletter last week, I shared five wines you should make sure to sip on before summer ends – and now I’m adding three more to that list you can absolutely take into the fall too.

All Together Now (Ukrainian Village) – I’ve written about this Ukrainian Village gem many times, and I absolutely love the vibe of this eatery and wine shop. The food is great, the wines by the glass are even better, and the doughnuts available on Saturday mornings will make you melt – TRUST ME.

Apr 12 Apr 12 April 2022 Wine Guide Whew, it’s been a doozy of a month already, hasn’t it? I won’t get into why, but IYKYK, and I hope you’re protecting your peace and energy every step of the way. Spring has officially sprung (well, kinda) and I thought it would be an ideal moment to share a few wine recommendations for the various occasions that quickly approaching.

I know, it’s a tad out of the ordinary for me to post a full blog post on a Saturday, but today is a special day because… if you’ve been following me for the last few years, you may have noticed that I’ve grown to love this particular sneaker, and will share images of my favorite styles from time to time on the timeline.

: An hour-long themed tasting, complete with a curated wine list for you and your guests to purchase wine online or from a local retailer. Choose a date + time below and I’ll be in touch within 24 hours to provide the next steps and payment details. *** If you’d like to book a tasting, please email me directly at hello@winewithchas.com.

Feb 10 Feb 10 February 2022 Wine Guide The shortest month of the year is always overflowing with all of the things. From the celebration of Black History Month and the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day and the start of awards season, February is typically gone with the blink of an eye.

In Black Culture, Wine Has Always Been A Strong Supporting Character Television shows like ‘Grand Crew’ and ‘Kings of Napa’ prove we’ve always been about this wine life Growing up, like many Black people, wine wasn’t a staple on the dinner table in my household. It wasn’t until I traveled to Spain for a study abroad trip that I experience wine first hand – from seeing the grapes on the vine to touching the barrels in the cellar to tasting the wine right out of the bottle.

We’re almost two weeks into the New Year and let’s face it, we can all use a drink. But if you’re choosing to keep it sober this month (which, yassss -– so proud of you, bbi!), then by now, you’re probably itching to sip on something that is at least wine or cocktail adjacent. I did #DryJanuary last year, and it was truly a cute way to give my body a break from feeling groggy (read: hungover) after a night of enjoying one or a few glasses of wine.