Without question, a romantic dinner — the type you might be planning for Valentine’s Day — is one of those occasions that cries out for wine. And not just any wine. If you’re trying to impress a date, this is…
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Wines for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, romantic wines, Valentine’s Day wines, Zinfandel
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Unusual Food-and-Wine Pairings That Will Surprise Any Wine Aficionado
“Red wine with meat, white wine with fish.” For eons, that was the mantra of both winemakers and chefs, who sought to simplify the often-mystifying challenge of pairing our favorite adult beverage with specific dishes. That myth was exploded in…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Those Red Leaves Mean It’s Time for Red Wine
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…
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
