Wondering Through the World of Wine

 It’s only natural to have a sense of pride in one’s hometown. Its where lasting memories were created, forever friendships were found, and life lessons were learned. Seeing it thrive and stand the test of time gives each and every one of us a feeling of relevance.                Every time I return to my hometown of Montrose, CO, I always enjoy seeing the places that made up my past and created who I am today. There’s the historic movie theater I worked at, the coffee shop I spent so much of my time at in high school, the snowball cart where many a honeysuckle iced-treat was consumed on hot summer days, and the street where fond memories of attending the annual Christmas parade followed by a trip to McDonald’s and those beloved – and still loved – Chicken McNuggets meant the holiday season was here.                As with all things, as ti...

Ah, Cheetos. Is there anything better than that odd shaped chip covered in that oh so delicious powdery cheese flavoring that just begs to be licked off the fingers? Now, imagine finding the perfect wine to pair with this most beloved snack. Heaven, right?                Not much of a snacker, I do love partaking in the occasional Cheetos bag. A few years ago, at a Christmas decorating party at the winery I worked for at the time, I found myself eating Cheetos while enjoying a glass of the winery’s zinfandel. Weirdly tasty, I often wondered what would be the perfect wine to pair with this cheesy delight. With these ponderings in my mind, I once again found myself pleased with the book Big Macs and Burgundy: Wine Pairings for the Real World by Vanessa Price and Adam Laukhuf, as it gave me a new and intriguing Cheetos and wine pairing recommendation.           ...