I believe in planning ahead, and that means I’m already getting ready for National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, which in 2019 is being celebrated on April 12. You can read about the day, and learn a little bit about the…
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Deciding on the Wine Mix for the Big Game
In our last blog on “doing the wine” for a special event, we considered the importance of planning and looked at a basic formula for determining how much wine would be needed. But what kind of wine? If you don’t…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, Malbec, Moscato, Rhone-style, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, wine mix for a party, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
A Wine Strategy for the Big Football Games
Congratulations! You’ve been asked to “do the wine” for a friend’s big football viewing event. And, in a moment of weakness, or perhaps sheer madness, you agreed. So now what? The first thing you need to know is that your…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, wine strategy for parties
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
Dine Italian Style: Pasta and Wine Pairings
Is there any type of cuisine we associate more with wine than Italian? I sure can’t think of one. This perception has been carved out and perpetuated through hundreds of years of tradition in Italy, followed in the 20th and…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, wine-and-pasta pairing, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
