Lisa is passionate about wine and holds the WSET Advanced Certificate (Wine and Spirit Education Trust of London). She will be pursuing her Diploma Certificate through rigorous on-going studies and plans to attain the prestigious Master of Wine designation.
Creative cocktails will fill you with the Christmas spirit and chase away the grinch! (photography and contributor by www.laylamays.com) Too soon? Not a chance! It’s… Read More »Get in the Holiday Spirit with Christmas-Themed Pop-Up Cocktail Bars in Downtown Austin
Texas Fusion Paella, Texas Tempranillo and Flamenco Music were front and center at Ab Astris Winery in Stonewall, TX. What better way to celebrate Tempranillo… Read More »My Paella Travels and Ab Astris Winery Pair Up with Flamenco Music For a Texas-Style Paella and Wine Event
(Offered samples evaluated and written about in own words and thoughts) Three wines for your holiday celebrations that are crowd pleasing and food friendly! Ruffino… Read More »Crowd Pleasing Wine and Food Pairings for Your Holiday Festivities
Cline Family Cellars is committed to clean “natural process farming” with their wine as well as their produce. (Offered samples have been evaluated and written… Read More »“Beyond Sustainable” Cline Family Cellars Farmhouse Wines Will Become Part of Your Family Tradition at the Thanksgiving Table
I am happily writing about Rioja samples that were sent to me and have reviewed them in my own words and thoughts! Celebrate #TempranilloDay… Read More »Celebrate Tempranillo Day on November 8th and the Holidays with LAN Rioja Crianza and Reserva
Come and experience spicy flamenco music featuring Nathan Hinojosa sprinkled with a bit of jazz, Texas wines and my paella ! It’s gonna be a… Read More »Flamenco Music and Texas Paella will be a Perfect Pairing at Ab Astris Winery on November 11th!
(Sample wines provided by www.gregorywine.com and wine sample photos by www.LaylaMays.com) This summer’s temperatures are still on the rise. It’s never been a better time… Read More »Enjoy a Summer Cool Down with Three Refreshing Spanish Wines from Cariñena
Photos by @laylamays photography Imagine sitting at a cafe under the bright sun,warm breezes gently blowing through your hair and a faint smell of lavender… Read More »Summer is the Perfect Season for Rose’ and Malene Rose’ Embraces the Heart and Soul of Provence Yet Located in the California Coast Wine Region