Triangle Grapevine

06/26/2026

Is it just me, or does wine with friends just make life more fun?

06/23/2026

I do love a delicate stem! Dynamis Estate Wines

06/22/2026

Like wine? Want to learn more? Grab a few friends and let's do it! You can choose from one of the classes listed, or we can personalize one for your group.

Explore approachable wine classes in the Triangle designed to help you taste with confidence, discover new styles and learn wine without the intimidation.

06/22/2026

It was a treat to have my dad, Richard Perkins as well as Husband/Daddy Extroidinaire for Father’s Day dinner. And I haven forgotten how to turn it out, despite being out of practice. Assyrtiko while I prep…

Heirloom tomato carpaccio with burrata.

Grilled Romain with lemon dill vinaigrette, pearl peppers and parm croutons.

Grilled flank steak marinated in balsamic, worsterchire, SPG, lemon juice

Pinot noir with the steak

Grilled peaches and cinnamon ice cream

I broke the caramel sauce ☹️

06/21/2026

Father’s Day menu has been finalized and shopped:

Heirloom tomato carpaccio with burrata

Grilled Romain with lemon dill drizzle and marinated flank steak

Grilled summer peaches with cinnamon ice cream.

Stay tuned for pairings and pictures!

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, why not grab a bottle from a black-owned winery? A couple of my favorites are McBride Sisters (their sparkling rose is one I always have on hand, but their red blend is great too) and Brown Estate (Betelgeuse rose is perfect for the summer, but don’t miss their Zinfandel). Also, McBride Sisters has a really cool origin story that you can listen to on Guy Raz’s podcast. Throwback to 2018 when 𝔻𝕣. 𝔹𝕠𝕕𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣-𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘 and I took Napa by storm. I still remember the oniony cheddar cheese we had at Brown that was to die for with their reds! McBride Sisters Collection Brown Estate ✋🏾🍇→🍷🤚🏾 [21+]]

06/18/2026

News flash: I WAS WRONG! NC wine is not all sweet muscadine syrup. My latest blog highlights my findings in Yadkin Valley. Check it out!

From muscadine myths to world-class wines, explore the wineries that are redefining North Carolina wine country.

06/17/2026

I’m heading into Peddler Steak House of Raleigh for dinner with girlfriends, and bringing Acolytes Pinot Noir, a Dave Phinney wine from Our Lady of Guadalupe to have with the best prime rib in town!

06/17/2026