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
The Best Wine to Serve With Spaghetti and a Tomato-Based Sauce
When you were learning how to cook, what was one of the first dishes you perfected? Spaghetti, right? It makes sense, since preparing spaghetti is, basically, an extension of learning how to boil water, as we begin by cooking the…
Tagged with: Chianti, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, wine and tomato sauce
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Dine Italian Style: Pasta and Wine Pairings
Is there any type of cuisine we associate more with wine than Italian? I sure can’t think of one. This perception has been carved out and perpetuated through hundreds of years of tradition in Italy, followed in the 20th and…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, wine-and-pasta pairing, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
All About the Wines of Argentina
Argentina has given us asado, dulce de leche and, of course, Malbec wine. So one could excuse the country if it rested on its culinary laurels. But in the world of Argentine wine, there is much to discover and savor…
Tagged with: Bonarda, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Torrontes, wines of Argentina
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine in the Glass, Wine Region Profiles
