At long last, spring will arrive tomorrow, and any remaining snow on the ground will melt, immediately replaced by bright, colorful flowers. Okay, okay. While the town of Lake Elsinore, Calif., may have provided a preview of spring renewal with…
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Spring Forward With Lighter Wines
Tagged with: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Don’t Get Caught Without White Wines This Winter
I probably don’t need to tell you that winter is here. It began officially on Wednesday, although many parts of the country have been “feeling it” for weeks. For some people, that means “retiring” the white wines until next spring…
Tagged with: Chenin Blanc, Cortese, fish tacos and wine, seafood paella and wine, sushi and wine, Verdejo, winter wines
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Embracing Columbus’s Sense of Adventure
When I was growing up (which, admittedly, was a long, long time ago), we were taught that Christopher Columbus discovered America. No ifs, ands or buts about it. Perhaps you had to memorize the same poem I did: “In fourteen…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Columbus Day, Merlot, or Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, red blend, red wines, rose wines, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wines, Vinho Verde, Viognier, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
How to Stock Your Home Wine Cellar (or Rack)
When you’re first “getting into” wine, learning about all the different varieties and growing regions and aging regimens and customs can be a daunting experience. At the very beginning of what, for many, becomes a life-long journey, all that most…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, dessert wine, Gewurztraminer, Home Cellar, Merlot, Moscato, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine, Zinfandel
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
