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    June Wine of the Month

    June 1, 2024 You should all know by now that I’m a red wine girlie, so it’s no surprise that this month’s wine of the month is in fact…a red wine. Pur Noire is a must visit if you are ever in Houston. They have great wine varieties to choose from but this one tickled my fancy. Winery:Pur Noire | Owners: Carissa and Kenneth StephensA husband and wife winery and tasting room located in Houston, TX. Pur Noire is Houston’s first Black- Owned tasting room. Their Pur Collection consists of a Petite Sirah based blend, Pinot Gris & Sauvignon Blanc…

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    My Top Grocery Store Wine – #1 Josh Cellars

    The entire topic and discourse around wine can be classist, but it doesn’t have to be. Enjoying a decent bottle of wine doesn’t have to cost a ton of money but neither should it compromise on quality. You can grab a pretty nice bottle of wine from your local grocery store, or even a gas station (that’s a perk of living in Northern California) that’s not garbage. I have a few wine brands that I grab from the grocery store and sometimes Seven Eleven, when I’m in a rush or don’t want to spend a ton of money. Let’s get…

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    August Wine of the Month

    For anyone who has ever had a glass of wine with me, they are well aware that my wine of choice is Cabernet Sauvignon. As with many beginner wine drinkers, red wine was never my drink of choice, but as I’ve gotten older and my palate has changed, I’ve become a red girl. I especially love a good bottle of red during the winter months, but that doesn’t stop me from indulging during the summer. So let’s get into this month’s wine of the month. Winery: Longevity Winery | Wine Maker: Phil LongFamily owned and Black Owned vineyard located in…