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…
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The Best Wine Pairings for St. Patrick’s Day Fare
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
The Under-Experienced Beauty of Black Muscat
You’ve no doubt heard of Riesling, the delightful wine that’s most commonly associated with Germany. You may even have heard of Torrontes, the alluringly floral wine of Argentina. However, you may not have heard of Black Muscat, which is part…
Tagged with: Black Muscat, Light & Sweet Wine Club, light and sweet wines, Riesling, Torrontes
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Wine-Related Desserts That Are Sure to Impress
You know how they say that the first time is always the best? The first time I ever tried to make a Valentine’s Day dessert, I searched the family cookbooks (this was before every recipe ever concocted could be found…
Make Your Holiday Dinners Outstanding with Perfect Wine Pairings
In case you missed it, Sunday was National Cookie Day, and with Christmas quickly approaching, it won’t be long until we receive our annual gingerbread cookie shipment from my big brother. It truly is the most wonderful time of the…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, cookies and wine, gingerbread cookies and wine, Grenache, ham and wine, Moscato, National Cookie Day, Riesling, Rosé, turkey and wine
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Finding Peace During and After Election Night
It’s finally here. Tomorrow, the most contentious Presidential election of our lifetimes finally — mercifully, some would assert — will come to an end. One might say that Thanksgiving is coming 16 days early this year. Whichever side you’re on,…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, holiday sampler, Presidential election, Riesling, Thanksgiving
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
Wines for Celebrating National Taco Day
It’s pretty safe to say 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.…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Merlot, Mexican food, National Taco Day, red blends, Riesling, rose wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, tacos, Tex-Mex, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal, Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Editor's Journal, Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Food-and-Wine Pairing Made Easy: 4 Tips
When matching wine with food, flavors are important. That’s fairly obvious. In fact, we talk all the time about matching wine with the dominant flavor of any given dish. For instance, a filet mignon calls for a different wine (I’d…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Dessert Wines, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
How to Stock Your Home Wine Cellar (or Rack)
When you’re first “getting into” wine, learning about all the different varieties and growing regions and aging regimens and customs can be a daunting experience. At the very beginning of what, for many, becomes a life-long journey, all that most…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, dessert wine, Gewurztraminer, Home Cellar, Merlot, Moscato, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine, Zinfandel
Posted in Wine Buzz
Posted in Wine Buzz
