President Barack Obama hosted his first state dinner in March of 2010. Guest Chef Marcus Samuelsson joined White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford in creating an Indian-inspired menu that featured wine with each course. More on that in a moment.…
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Make Your Holiday Dinners Outstanding with Perfect Wine Pairings
In case you missed it, Sunday was National Cookie Day, and with Christmas quickly approaching, it won’t be long until we receive our annual gingerbread cookie shipment from my big brother. It truly is the most wonderful time of the…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, cookies and wine, gingerbread cookies and wine, Grenache, ham and wine, Moscato, National Cookie Day, Riesling, Rosé, turkey and wine
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
My Favorite Wine Can Be Described in 3 Letters: GSM
I have liked many wines in my time. These are wines that I uncork regularly to enjoy with a meal or to share with friends over a deep (or not-so-deep) conversation. There also are wines that I like A LOT…
Tagged with: Australia, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France, Grenache, GSM, Mourvedre, Shiraz, Southern Rhone, Syrah
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
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
A Wine Pairing ‘Cheat Sheet’ for Pork
The recognized world record for consumption of bacon is 182 strips, eaten in five minutes by Matt Stonie. It’s doubtful Mr. Stonie had time to drink any wine while he was setting that record. But had the opportunity been available,…
Tagged with: bacon, breakfast, Chardonnay, cooking, dinner, Gamay, Grenache, ham, pork, pork chops, Riesling, wine pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Grenache: The Perfect Wine ‘Committee Member’
Have you ever served on a committee, perhaps at your place of employment or for a charitable endeavor? Were you ever tempted to quit the committee because somebody on it, while they exhibited creative thinking and had good ideas, was…
Tagged with: Australian wine, France, French wine, Garnacha, Grenache, Mourvedre, Spain, Spanish Wine, Syrah
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Wine Friendly Lamb Ribs… Made Spanish Style
This tasty dish from Spain can be enjoyed with either red or white wine. Garnacha (a.k.a. Grenache) makes a good choice among reds, while Albariño is an ideal companion among whites. Other tasty options include Syrah, Pinot Noir and Tempranillo.…
Tagged with: garlic cloves, Grenache, lamb, Pinot Noir, Spain, Spanish cuisine, Syrah, Tempranillo
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Eat Your Veggies! And Don’t Forget the Wine!
Fresh vegetables are among the best gifts of spring and summer, but those gifts can wreak havoc when it comes to wine pairing. Here are a few ideas to help you navigate those challenges. (And, yes, we know that not…
Tagged with: asparagus, black olives, Chardonnay, eggplant parmesan, Fresh vegetables, green peppers, Grenache, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pumpkin, recipe, spinach, squash, Syrah, vegetables, wine pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Joseph Phelps: A Fond Farewell to a Napa Valley Legend
I never met Joseph Phelps, but I felt like I knew him. Phelps died on April 15. He was 87. Like Robert Mondavi and a handful of others, Phelps was a pioneer in the Napa Valley. Like Mondavi and his…
Tagged with: California, France, Grenache, Joseph Phelps. Robert Mondavi, Monterey County, Rhone Valley, Syrah
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
