I’m guessing 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. Americans embraced the…
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Wines to Try With Your Favorite Tacos… on Tuesday, or Any Day
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Merlot, red blends, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, wine and tacos, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Perfect Wines for a Hot Summer Day
Summer has arrived and, with it, warmer temperatures in most parts of the country. (Sorry, Colorado. Snow in late June?!? Yikes!) Some people will tell you that when the temperatures rise, the wine options diminish. I will tell you that…
Tagged with: Cava, champagne, Chardonnay, Cotes du Rhone, Grenache, Mourvedre, Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal, Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Editor's Journal, Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Oceania Debate: The Fine Wines of New Zealand and Australia
Head-to-head encounters in cricket, rugby, hockey and netball have been known to evoke heated exchanges between Aussies and Kiwis. They are friendly exchanges, typically over a big mug of beer, but they are heated nonetheless. The sports fans of Australia…
Tagged with: Australian wines, New Zealand wines, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Posted in Wine Region Profiles
Irish Stew and Wine for St. Patrick’s Day
If you’re planning to stay home for St. Patrick’s Day — not a bad idea considering how much Guinness will be consumed in Irish pubs and sports bars — you can still celebrate the occasion with a bowl of Irish…
Tagged with: Grenache, Irish stew and wine, Mourvedre, Rhone Valley, Rioja, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
