Weekend Mode: In Progress

Chardonnay for people who don't love chardonnay, a peel to tackle summer sun damage, a cooling hat, liquid hand soap, and healthier crackers for summer snacking

Hello, Gorgeous!

As mentioned last week from now through Labor Day, the weekend roundup will run on Thursdays. This time around you’ll find suggestions that are a little indulgent, a little practical, and all thoughtfully curated.

C Blanc du Castel

You’d think with a last name like Weingarten (which means exactly what it sounds like) I’d have a fine understanding of all things related to wine. You’d be mistaken.

While I love everything about wine — from the vineyards to the growth methods to the brand names and vintages— my allergy addled palate remains woefully unsophisticated about the specific nuances of wine tasting. I know when I’m sipping something spectacular, I just can’t always explain why. But after years of tasting and reviewing wines, I can try to explain why this is one of my new faves.

C Blanc du Castel from Israeli winery Domaine du Castel is a white wine made purely of Chardonnay grapes and fermented in French oak barrels. Notable: I don’t love chardonnay as a rule, an…