Okay, let’s play “fill in the blank.” Ready? Here goes… Real Italians ________________________________________. I know quite a few “real Italians,” so I have a bevy of potential “blank fillers.” But this is a wine blog, so I’m thinking specifically of…
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Tagged with: Falanghina, Italian wines, Italy, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, travel, white wine
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Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
TMZ Says Wine Is on the Way from Lady Gaga
Based on her performance during half-time of Sunday’s Super Bowl game, one could get the impression that Lady Gaga is capable of pretty much anything. And that would include making wine, according to TMZ. “Grigio Girls” was a bonus track…
Tagged with: Avito, Ca Solare, Grigio Girls, Lady Gaga, Pinot Grigio, TMZ, Viaggiatore
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Part 3: Wine and Music Pairing
As we discussed in Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s blogs, I definitely feel that the “right” music can enhance the wine-drinking experience. In those blogs, I shared my favorite types of music for six types of wine: Cabernet Sauvignon — Classical Merlot…
Tagged with: big band, bluegrass, blues, Cabernet Sauvignon, CBS News, Chardonnay, classic rock, classical music, disco, easy listening music, Gewurztraminer, Great American Songbook, Gruner Veltliner, mellow rock, Merlot, outlaw country, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, reggae, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, smooth jazz, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal, Wine Buzz
Posted in Editor's Journal, Wine Buzz
Pairing Music With Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio
In yesterday’s blog, we began a completely non-scientific examination of the relationship between music and wine enjoyment. We suggested that just as there are wine and food pairings that could be considered simpatico, so are there wine and music pairings…
Tagged with: Bela Fleck, Chardonnay, Druha Trava, Frank Sinatra, Herb Alpert, Josh Groban, Peter Nero, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, The Carpenters, Tony Bennett, wine and music, Yonder Mountain String Band
Posted in Editor's Journal, Wine Buzz
Posted in Editor's Journal, Wine Buzz
Embracing Columbus’s Sense of Adventure
When I was growing up (which, admittedly, was a long, long time ago), we were taught that Christopher Columbus discovered America. No ifs, ands or buts about it. Perhaps you had to memorize the same poem I did: “In fourteen…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Columbus Day, Merlot, or Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, red blend, red wines, rose wines, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wines, Vinho Verde, Viognier, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
Pinot Grigio: The Perfect Pairing Partner for Seafood
It’s really exciting to see what the Bodega Seafood, Art and Wine Festival has become since Michael Ecton and Janet Ciel teamed up to run it. The 2016 edition will take place Aug. 27-28 in the quaint Sonoma County village…
Tagged with: art, Bodega, California, festival, Incendio, music, Pinot Grigio, seafood, Sonoma County, wine tasting
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes, Wine Buzz
Pinot Grigio-Infused Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce
We know there’s nothing like a good combination of wine and food so we’d like to suggest a tasty dish that pairs beautifully with Pinot Grigio. This recipe yields 4 servings. Enjoy! Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork…
Tagged with: cooking, dinner, mustard, Pinot Grigio, pork, pork chop, recipe
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Pinot Grigio: The Perfect Wine for Game Day Sandwiches
You have leftover turkey following the big holiday feast. It’s cold outside. The Monday Night Football game between the Bengals and the Broncos is about to come on TV. You’re hungry, and so are three of your best friends. These…
Tagged with: cheese, Christmas, holidays, Pinot Grigio, turkey
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Wine Affinity: If You Like, You Might Like…
I was first exposed to the concept when I was writing the wine column for the Sonoma County Independent. The Independent was a weekly publication that would be categorized as an “alternative weekly.” It was printed in a tabloid format,…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
A Chardonnay-Friendly Creamy Pasta Recipe
If yesterday’s Chardonnay sampler got you salivating for a dish to pair with America’s most popular white wine… here it is! In addition to Chardonnay, this dish also makes a sublime companion to Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio, and this…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, chicken, cooking, garlic, pasta, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, recipes, wine pairing
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
