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…
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Know Your Cheeses — Why It Matters When It Comes to Wine
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
3 Wines to Accompany a Tasty Tapenade
It’s always good to have some tapenade on hand to enhance the flavor of simple dishes or to spread on crackers when guests — expected or otherwise — arrive. If you’re hosting a party or just a few friends on…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, tapenade and wine
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
It’s Almost Time to Celebrate National Merlot Day
Anyone who really gets into wine has an “ah-ha!” moment — otherwise known as an epiphany wine. It’s the first time you take a sip from a wine glass and think, “Wow, this is really good. I’m going to have…
A Great Way to Celebrate California Wine Month
September is California Wine Month, and I have the perfect way for you to celebrate the occasion: Join the California Treasures Wine Club! Why did Vinesse develop a wine club focused specifically on the wines of the Golden State? Simple:…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, California Treasures Wine Club, California Wine Month, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, travel
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Toasting America’s Vets With a Wine Made by Vets
Memorial Day isn’t just an excuse to fire up the grill at our house — although we WILL be grilling on May 29. During the day, we’ll be taking time out to honor the men and women who have served…
Tagged with: Memorial Day, Memorial Day Wine, Merlot, Purple Heart Foundation, veterans, wine
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
The Wonderfully Diverse Wines of Chile
Talk about diversity. Chile is home to the driest place on Earth (the Atacama Desert), and some of the tallest peaks in the world (within the Andes mountain range). That geographic diversity creates climatic diversity, and that translates to numerous…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley, Koyle, Limari Valley, Maule Valley, Merlot, Tierra del Sol, wines of Chile, Zurdo
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine Region Profiles
3 Wines That Are PERFECT for Spring
A friend who lives in Chicago says that spring does not officially start until he can take his grill out of storage and fire it up. If the weather forecast holds true, Saturday will be the day. The temperature is…
Tagged with: grilling and wine, Merlot, picnics and wine, red blends, Rosé, wines for spring
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Posted in Wine Buzz
Wine Showdown: Australia vs. New Zealand
Head-to-head encounters in cricket, rugby, hockey and netball have been known to evoke heated exchanges between Aussies and Kiwis. The sports fans of Australia and New Zealand love their teams, and aren’t about to back down from some friendly banter…
Tagged with: Australia wine, Australia-versus-New Zealand wine, Merlot, New Zealand wine, Oceania wine, Pinot Noir, Shiraz-Cabernet, travel, wine tasting
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
A Simple Recipe for Lamb Chops to Take Your Merlot Off the Charts
It’s easy to fall in love with Merlot. First, it’s just plain pretty — a ruby-red hue that can’t be fully appreciated until it’s being swirled in a wine glass. Second, it’s among the most “mellow” of all red wines,…
Tagged with: cooking, dinner, lamb, Merlot, Merlot food pairing, recipe
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
