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…
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How to Stock Your Home Wine Cellar (or Rack)
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
Cerveza Is Not Your Only Option for Cinco de Mayo
This is tres de Mayo, which can mean only uno thing. Actually, it can mean many more things than that, but what I’m thinking about is the fact that Cinco de Mayo is only two days away. Of course, Cinco…
Tagged with: beer, Chianti, Cinco de Mayo, Gewurztraminer, holidays, Moscato, Riesling, Tronnotes, wine pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Wines to Open With the Thanksgiving Feast
No matter what some wine pundits may say, there is no one “perfect” variety of wine to accompany the Thanksgiving holiday feast. So, what to do? Here are two basic strategies: Pour your favorite vino — regardless of its color…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, dinner, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, holidays, hosting, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, Thanksgiving, Viognier, wine pairing, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
