I’m guessing that the first taco I ever ate came from Taco Bell. Which would make perfect sense, since that chain is credited with introducing the taco to people across North America beginning in the early 1960s. Americans embraced the…
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Wines to Try With Your Favorite Tacos… on Tuesday, or Any Day
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Merlot, red blends, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, wine and tacos, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Wines for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
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…
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…
