At long last, spring will arrive tomorrow, and any remaining snow on the ground will melt, immediately replaced by bright, colorful flowers. Okay, okay. While the town of Lake Elsinore, Calif., may have provided a preview of spring renewal with…
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Spring Forward With Lighter Wines
Tagged with: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Deciding on the Wine Mix for the Big Game
In our last blog on “doing the wine” for a special event, we considered the importance of planning and looked at a basic formula for determining how much wine would be needed. But what kind of wine? If you don’t…
Tagged with: Chardonnay, Malbec, Moscato, Rhone-style, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, wine mix for a party, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
A Wine Strategy for the Big Football Games
Congratulations! You’ve been asked to “do the wine” for a friend’s big football viewing event. And, in a moment of weakness, or perhaps sheer madness, you agreed. So now what? The first thing you need to know is that your…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, wine strategy for parties
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
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
