I love sangria recipes in the summer. I also love Champagne cocktails in the summer. This recipe combines the delicious flavors of both styles of drink! Plus it has antioxidants! What more could one want in life.

Blueberry Sparkling Sangria Recipe

I ordered a Ridge Zin, Spring Mountain. I was brought a Ridge, recognized the label brand and style and said it was fine. It turns out I made a $169 mistake by doing so Here’s how to avoid this mistake in your own world!

The $169 Wine Ordering Mistake

When my brother Cassion enrolled at the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York City, I was thrilled. This seemed like a perfect career path for him, and it meant I could enjoy the delicious rewards of having a fine chef in the family! Once he was nearing graduation, I called in my reservations to L’Ecole – the restaurant associated with the school. I thought it would be fun to eat a meal he’d prepared there. Even though it involved over 7 hours on the road to get to New York City and back, it was well worth it!

L’Ecole Review and Photos