We are heading into one of my favorite times of the year: Leaf Peeping Season, otherwise known as autumn. This is not a recently acquired interest or hobby. My Mom was born in Vermont, where some of this country’s best…
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Know Your Cheeses — Why It Matters When It Comes to Wine
People have been serving wine and cheese together for generations. But are they getting the most out of the experience? We can probably all agree that not every cheese pairs well with every wine — just as you wouldn’t serve…
Tagged with: bleu cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, cheddar, feta, gouda, jack, Malbec, manchego, Merlot, mozarella, parmesan, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, port, Prosecco, ricotta, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Tempranillo, wine and cheese, wine-and-cheese pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Hooray! International Malbec Day Is Today!
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…
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
