The Best Kind of Wine for Valentine’s Day
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The Best Kind of Wine for Valentine’s Day
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti Classico, dessert wine, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, red wine, sparkling wine, Valentine’s Day wines
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
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
At Last, a Shaved Ice for Adults (You Can Make at Home!)
Why should kids have all the fun with their shaved ice concoctions? One of my fondest childhood memories revolves around walking to a stand that fronted Balboa Bay in Newport Beach, Calif., and ordering an “ice cone.” It was available…
Tagged with: Balboa Bay, Bon Appetit, California, dessert wine, granita, Hawaii, Moscato, Newport Beach, recipe, shave ice, Summer
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Order of Things: Getting the Most Out of a Wine Tasting
The first time you visit a tasting room at a winery, it can be a daunting experience. Daunting in a delicious, palate-awakening, senses-satiating way… but daunting nonetheless. This is especially true if the winery offers lots of wines to sample.…
Tagged with: California, dessert wine, France, Italy, red wine, tips, tourism, travel, Vineyards, wine, wine tasting, wineries, winery tasting room
Posted in Wine Tips
Posted in Wine Tips
