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The Perfect Reds and Dazzling Whites of the Pacific Northwest
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Northwest Red Wines, Pacific Northwest White Wines, Pinot Noir, travel, Viognier
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
The Best Wine Pairings for St. Patrick’s Day Fare
Technically and traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day pays homage to one of Ireland’s patron saints, St. Patrick. In practice in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day is embraced by far more people than just those of Irish heritage, and provides a…
Tagged with: Cabernet Franc, Carl Zuckmayer, Laporte, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sherwood Estate, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick’s Day wine, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
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
How to Be a Romance Hero With a ‘Pretty’ Meal and Wine
Pinot Noir is the wine of romance, and in case you you’ve been watching too much football lately, I should remind you that there’s a very romantic “holiday” coming up next Tuesday. Pinot Noir often is described by any number…
Wine Habits of the Presidents
We have a new President, one who does not drink alcohol. Never has. That makes him unusual among U.S. Commanders-in-Chief. Here’s a brief look at the wine habits and preferences of some of his predecessors… It’s fairly well known that…
4 Wine Resolutions Everyone Should Embrace
For many years, I made New Year’s Resolutions and rarely kept them beyond a few weeks. Then I went through a period of not making resolutions. In recent years, I’ve been making some again, and I’ve found that the ones…
4 Wine Reasons to Look Forward to 2017
I’ve been looking forward to 2017 for a lot of reasons, and at least four of them have to do with wine… 1. It should be a great year for Pinot Noir. As this outstanding Pinot Noir collection demonstrates, Pinot…
Tagged with: Argentina wine, California Pinot Noir, Canadian wine, Cava, champagne, French Pinot Noir, New Zealand wine, Oregon Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, port, Prosecco, sparkling wine, Vinho Verde, wine trends
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
Pinot Noir: A Holiday Must-Have Wine
There are two reasons that Pinot Noir is my go-to wine at holiday time. The first is that it’s so versatile with food. Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with turkey and all the trimmings… with a beef roast… and thanks to…
Stress-Free Holiday Wine Shopping
A buddy of mine — in the fact, the man who officiated at our wedding last fall — has the shopping gene. He could spend all day at Costco, and then he could spend all evening regaling you with a…
Tagged with: Black Friday, Christmas, gifts, Hanukkah, holiday shopping, holidays, Pinot Noir, shopping, wine gifts
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
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
