Twenty years ago, you rarely saw Malbec on a restaurant wine list, let alone on a supermarket wine shelf. Your best bet for encountering it would have been to visit a wine shop, but even then, it likely would have…
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Hooray! International Malbec Day Is Today!
Tagged with: International Malbec Day, Malbec, Malbec history, Malbec with food
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
How to Pronounce Some Common Wine Words
Why can virtually everyone look at a word like Champagne and pronounce it correctly, yet have so much trouble with other words associated with wine? The answer is simple: Pretty much everyone has heard of, sipped and enjoyed Champagne, but…
Tagged with: Loire, Malbec, Semillon, Shiraz, Vin de Pays, Viognier, wine pronunciation, wine words
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Why We Just Can’t Get Enough of Argentina’s Wines
It has been barely a decade-and-a-half since wines from Argentina began to show up in the United States in quantities large enough to be noticed by anyone but collectors. Since then, they’ve become hugely popular thanks mainly to one variety:…
Malbec: Easy-Drinking, Spicy Pleasure in a Glass
Malbec had always played a supporting role in the great red blends of Bordeaux, but during the 20th century, its role had steadily diminished to the point that many French estates were no longer including it in their blends. Then,…
Tagged with: Argentina, Columbia Valley, easy-drinking wines, Malbec, Mendoza, spicy wines, The Comeback Kid, Washington
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Leg of Lamb With Black Olive Puree — Try It With Cabernet!
Cabernet Sauvignon can sometimes be challenging to pair with food, especially younger renditions with tannins that have not had time to subside. As the king of red wines, it seemingly demands attention, as if to say, “You will pay attention…
Tagged with: Cabernet, cooking, dinner, lamb, Malbec, recipe, Syrah, wine pairings
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Australia’s Growing Love Affair With Malbec
People will fly thousands of miles and cross oceans to visit the winelands of Australia. I know. I made that trip several years ago, and my body clock is still recovering from it. But I’m not complaining. That was a…
Tagged with: Australia, Australian cuisine, Australian wine, Malbec, tourism, travel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
3 Types of Wine to Serve With Braised Brisket
Hanukkah 2015 began at sunset on Sunday, and ends this coming Monday. Hanukkah is the Festival of Lights, and commemorates the victory of the ancient Israelites over the Syrian Greek army, and the subsequent miracle of restoring the menorah in…
Tagged with: brisket, Hanukkah, holidays, latkes, Malbec, recipe, Sangiovese, Syrah
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
William Knuttel: A Career of Outstanding Wines
“Wines of intensity and finesse.” That’s the slogan embraced by the William Knuttel winery, which somehow manages to meld those seemingly disparate qualities in its various wines. Veteran California vintner William Knuttel has concentrated on ultra-premium winemaking for the majority…
Tagged with: California, Malbec, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, William Knuttel
Posted in Wineries of Distinction
Posted in Wineries of Distinction
A Perfect Pairing Partner for Malbec
As Malbec has grown in popularity, more and more chefs are experimenting with dishes that incorporate that wine varietal in them. This recipe yields 2 to 4 servings, depending on your appetites. And it pairs beautifully with any of the…
Tagged with: cooking, dinner, garlic, Malbec, pork, pork tenderloin, recipe, soy sauce
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Yolo County
Known for its incredibly rich soil, warm days and mild Delta breezes, California’s Yolo County yields unforgettable wines of great character and diversity. There, you’ll find outstanding renditions of Syrah, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, but also lesser-grown…
Tagged with: Cabernet, California, Capay Valley, Chardonnay, Malbec, Putah Creek, Route 3 Wines, Syrah, Tempranillo, tourism, travel, UC Davis, Yolo County, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
