Yes it’s Fizz Friday, but did you also know that today is Global Champagne Day, my dears?! While it’s true that a real Bubbleista never really needs a special holiday to pop the cork on a bottle of champagne, Global Champagne Day is a wonderful reason to have for raising a glass {or three} in festive celebration. Created just […]
Fizz Friday: The Bubbleista’s LA Takeover
Hello my bubbly loving darlings! Today I am preempting my regular Fizz Friday post to do a little travel–I’m LA bound, baby! I’m headed to the West Coast for a fun weekend to include attending the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles.Wondering what’s in store for me this weekend? Here’s a little synopsis: […]
Wine Wednesday Wordologie: “T” is for “Tête de Cuvée”
It’s Wine Wednesday my dears, and that means it time for another Wordologie terminology lesson to help you step up your effervescent vocabulary game! Today’s term is: In French the term “tête” means “head” and the term “cuvée” means blend {well come through then, high school and college French lessons!}. Therefore, Tête de Cuvée = “head […]
Motivation Monday: Discipline + Effort = Amazing Things
It’s Monday, darlings…welcome to a brand new week of possibilities! As promised in last week’s Transformation Tuesday post, for this week’s Motivation Monday I’m going to update you {as promised} on what I accomplished from committing to 5 straight days of self-discipline–and keeping the promises I make to myself–during the #OverHereBeingDisciplined challenge put together by […]
Transformation Tuesday: The Power of Self-Discipline
I was recently considering attending a workshop for women entrepreneurs and in doing my research on the event {listen, I’m a lawyer–I’m trained do research} I stumbled across a website called Think & GrowChick. Doesn’t the name of the site just make you want to click the link and check it our further? Well I was intrigued […]
“The Veuve of My Life:” The Veuve Clicqout 2015 Mail Truck Tour Recap
*I’m thinking about launching a Periscope channel to scope my champagne adventures. Scroll to the end of the post for more details* Who needs a food truck when there’s a champagne truck rolling through town? Well you’ll be thrilled to know that Veuve Clicquot is on the move again with it’s 2015 National Tour. Of course […]
Word Wednesday Wordologie: “S” is for “Saignée”
Today’s Wine Wednesday Wordologie is a term that pertains to rosé sparkling wine and champagnes {as well as still wines} with regards to production methods–and on a side note I must say there’s a bit of a battle about said production methods, and which one produces a superior product. In any case, let’s get right into today’s […]
Travel Tuesday: 5 Must Dos In New Orleans
Let me guess: by merely seeing the words “New Orleans” your mind automatically conjured up images of cocktails; colorful beads; music; Bourbon Street; poboys; and gumbo. NOLA is one of my favorites cities in the world and I fall in love with it a little bit more each time I set foot in the city. In fact, […]
Fizz Friday: Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut
Time to chat sparkling wine for Fizz Friday! This week’s edition finds us in the Napa & Sonoma region with a pick from one of my favorite sparkling wineries: Gloria Ferrer. While the winery has some still wines as well, Gloria Ferrer is well known for its wide range of sparkling options {around 8 styles in […]
Wine Wednesday Wordologie: “S” is for “Sabrage”
“Champagne! In victory one deserves it; in defeat one needs it.” At least that’s the philosophy that Napoleon Bonaparte subscribed to. And, as someone who feels that “anytime is the right time for champagne time,” it’s a philosophy that I can certainly get with as well. Known for his flair for the dramatic, Napoleon is also known […]
Motivation Monday: Try a Little Gratefulness
Hello, my bubbly loving darlings. I’m writing this post immediately after the Kehinde Wiley brunch I told you about that I co-hosted with Afro Bohemian Snob {full recap coming soon} and I am EX. HAUS. TED. My head is pounding; my feet ache; my eyes are burning; my brain is worn out; I’m sleepy; and on top of […]
Fizz Friday: Champagne Collet Demi-Sec
Today’s Fizz Friday find is from a small champagne cooperative discovered at a recent tasting that I just fell in love with: Champagne Collet Demi-Sec. Now Champagne Collet is not to be confused with Real Housewife of Orange County star Heather Dubrow’s Colette Brut. Heather’s Colette is a sparkling wine made in Napa Valley in […]
A Bubbleista Birthday, Rosh Hashanah & a “New” New Year
Happy Rosh Hasha-birthday to me… Sunday marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, which started at sundown on Sunday. For those who aren’t familiar, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish/Hebrew New Year. From a etymology standpoint it looks like this: “Rosh” {the Hebrew word for head} + “ha” {prefix of the noun} + “shanah” {the word for year} = “head of the […]
The Bubbleista Entertains: An Artful Brunch Honoring Artist Kehinde Wiley
Hello my bubbly loving darlings! As you should know The Bubbleista loves to entertain and plan events–after all, I AM the “hostess with the bubbly mostess” who absolutely despises the status quo. As the saying goes though, “I can show you better than I can tell you,” which is what prompted me to decide to start sharing […]
Fizz Friday Roundup: The Champ, The Loser, The Harvest, and The Little Cork That Did
It’s time for another #FizzFriday Fab Four Roundup bringing you the latest news, discoveries, and interesting tidbits from the world of champagne and sparkling wine. So what are you waiting for–dive right in! WINNER WINNER, WHICH CHAMPAGNE WITH DINNER? Every year there is a sparkling wine competition held in Europe to select the best champagnes […]
Wine Wednesday Wordologie: “R” is for “Récoltant-Manipulant”
It’s time for this week’s effervescently educational installment of Wine Wednesday Wordologie, and this week we’re really gettin’ all “Frenchified” with it! But first: *insert Morpheus voice from the movie The Matrix here* ⇒ “What if I told you that approximately 80% of all of the champagne produced in France was produced by the large, well-known champagne houses?” […]
Motivation Monday: “S” is for “Seeds”
Autumn is approaching, and one of the quintessential symbols of the season is fall harvest. Think about it: every fall as elementary school kids we used to create and/or color pictures of those little cornucopias filled with fruit, veggies, and acorns. It was a clear indication that this time of year was about bounty and harvest and celebrating growth. But […]
Fizz Friday Finds
Greetings my bubbly loving darlings! It should comes as no surprise that today’s Fizz Friday Finds are all about the same topic of discussion from my post this past Wednesday: Prosecco! If you read my most recent Wine Wednesday Wordologie then you’ve already learned a bit about the fizzy sparkler, so there’s no reason for […]
Wine Wednesday Wordologie: “P” is for “Prosecco”
Just coming off of taking my WSET Level 2 course my mind is absolutely buzzing with information. In fact, even though the exam is over and done with, my mind is still is info-processing mode, so random facts and questions are still randomly popping into my mind. Hopefully writing today’s Wine Wednesday Wordologie will serve […]
Well Hello, September!
{*Instagram repost} Well hello, September. Let’s sparkle and shine! September is my birthday month, and for me that signifies a rebirth–an opportunity to blow out the candles after making wishes, plans, and dreams for the next 365 days. So, to kick off and commemorate my birthday month {and the beginning of a new season}, I’ve […]