“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…
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Unusual Food-and-Wine Pairings That Will Surprise Any Wine Aficionado
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
Those Red Leaves Mean It’s Time for Red Wine
We are heading into one of my favorite times of the year: Leaf Peeping Season, otherwise known as autumn. This is not a recently acquired interest or hobby. My Mom was born in Vermont, where some of this country’s best…
Does Your Taste in Coffee Dictate Your Taste in Wine?
Not to brag, but I believe I am uniquely qualified to tackle this particular topic. I often start my work day at our neighborhood Starbucks coffee shop, where I typically order the featured dark roast with just a little bit…
The Best Wine Pairings for St. Patrick’s Day Fare
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…
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
Exploring California’s Top 5 Zinfandel Regions
You can procure Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from any number of countries. But there is only one country where significant acreage is devoted to Zinfandel: the good ol’ USA. And within the U.S., virtually all of the Zinfandel grapes are…
5 Ways to Commemorate National Zinfandel Day
We are less than two weeks away from National Zinfandel Day. The special day for California’s special wine is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16. Here is what it’s all about, according to the folks at the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers…
Tagged with: Angel’s Visits, National Zinfandel Day, Zinfandel
Posted in Wine Buzz, Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine Buzz, 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
Embracing Columbus’s Sense of Adventure
When I was growing up (which, admittedly, was a long, long time ago), we were taught that Christopher Columbus discovered America. No ifs, ands or buts about it. Perhaps you had to memorize the same poem I did: “In fourteen…
Tagged with: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Columbus Day, Merlot, or Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, red blend, red wines, rose wines, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wines, Vinho Verde, Viognier, Zinfandel
Posted in Editor's Journal
Posted in Editor's Journal
