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The Perfect Wines for the Perfect Schnitzel

It is a dish that may have originated in northern Italy, where it’s known as costoletta alla Milanese, but it has become the undisputed national dish of Austria. We speak of the breaded, fried veal cutlet known as wiener schnitzel,

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Vinous Adventures in Barcelona

Barcelona is a magnificent city, brimming with history, culture and compelling cuisine. But it wasn’t until Democracy was restored in 1978 and the city hosted the Olympic Games in 1992 that it became one of Europe’s top destinations. Today, Barcelona

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Sonoma Valley: The Ideal Wine Country Destination

The birthplace of the California’s commercial wine industry in the 1850s, Sonoma Valley now covers 14,000 acres of vineyards, accented by more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms. Within its pretty patchwork of farms and some 13,000 additional acres of

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Try This Easy-to-Prepare, Cab-Friendly Dish

In yesterday’s blog, we shared a recipe for Onion and Gruyere Tarts — perfect for a cold pre-winter day, and also perfect with Cabernet Sauvignon. But as a few blog followers pointed out, that recipe really requires two days because

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