More and more, it’s looking like it’s going to be a long winter. For that reason alone, this is a perfect time to stock up on Syrah, the wine that goes by the name of Shiraz in Australia. But there…
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3 Great Reasons to Stock Up on Syrah While You Can
Tagged with: Australian wine, Italian wine, Shiraz, Syrah, Syrah and food
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
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
Some Additional Thoughts About Pairing Wine With Pizza
I don’t always agree with wine critics, particularly some of the better known ones. I guess it bothers me that a small handful of individuals can have so much influence over an entire industry. There’s no doubt in my mind,…
Tagged with: blanc de blancs, brut, California Pizza Kitchen, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, GSM, Lambrusco, Pizza and Wine Pairing, Primitivo, Sparking Rosé, Syrah, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
