The June 2019 theme for the French #Winophiles is French Wine and Cheese! But of course, the history of wine and cheese in France is a very long one. Wine and cheese are an integral part of French culture, and has been for centuries. Just as French wine is regional, so is French cheese. Many cheese producing…
Author: Martin D. Redmond
French #Winophiles |Invitation To Join Us For French Wine and Cheese
The June 2019 theme for the French #Winophiles is French Wine and Cheese! But of course, the history of wine and cheese in France is a very long one. Wine and cheese are an integral part of French culture, and have been for centuries. Just as French wine is regional, so is French cheese. Many cheese…
2019 Lodi ZinFest; The Rosé Edition
I attended my first Lodi Zinfest the weekend before last. It was the 15th annual Lodi Zinfest, and despite rain for the first time in its 15 year history, we had a great time! Of course, as the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World”, there was plenty of Zinfandel to be tasted, but the event…
A Taste of Lodi’s Stunning Diversity #SnoothVT
Lodi’s stunning diversity of grape varieties, terroir, authenticity, and approachability means there’s something for everyone…from the casual wine drinker to the wine enthusiast! If you know anything about the Lodi AVA, then you probably know that Lodi is the self-proclaimed Zinfandel Capital of the World. Sure Zinfandel is Lodi’s calling card, but with over 100 grape…
A Taste of Cooper Mountain Vineyards at the Table #WinePW
…if wine growers are willing to invest time and resources in biodynamic,organic,or sustainable viticulture, then wines elaborated from those grapes are more interesting to me, and I want to support those efforts. May is Oregon Wine Month, and the Wine Pairing Weekend group of wine and food writers are exploring Biodynamic Wines of Willamette Valley. …
2019 Lodi ZinFest Wine Festival
During the weekend of May 17-19, 2019 celebrate the Lodi Appellation’s premier event, the 15th annual ZinFest Wine Festival with a weekend full of fabulous Lodi wine, food, and entertainment. Here’s an overview of the weekend: Friday, May 17th There will be a pre-event entitled – 2019 ZinFest Blind Tasting; A Study of Ancient Vine Zinfandels…
Wine of the Day: 2016 Fields Family Grenache Blanc Delu Vineyard
Grenache Blanc may not be top of mind when it comes to Lodi grape varieties, but a glass of this wine could change that! Disclosure: This wine was provided to me as a media sample. I received no compensation for this post, and all opinions presented are my own. Fruit for this wine was sourced…
Beautiful Biodynamic Bubbles: Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionelle Brut #WinePW
I was impressed with this enticing, delicious and impeccably balanced sparkling wine from New Zealand! This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of wine and food writers are exploring “Biodynamic Wines of the World”. Gwen of Wine Predator is our host. You can read her invitation here. What Is Biodynamic Winemaking? The official definition of biodynamic farming according…
Sardinian Vermentino di Gallura Paired With Shrimp and Asparugus Risotto #ItalianFWT
I expect both the wine and the risotto to make encore appearances at our table! This month the Italian Food, Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT) group of wine and food bloggers are exploring the Island Wines of Italy. As I contemplated the topic, the top of mind islands for me were Sicily and Sardegna (Sardinia), but…
Wine of the Day: 2013 Pasqua Amarone della Valpolicella
This outstanding wine was a fantastic introduction to Amarone for me! The grapes for this wine were hand-picked and sorted in late September, then left to wither in wood boxes (the appassimento process, meaning “withering” or “fading”) stored in a well-aerated loft for about three months, during which the fruit loses 25-30% in weight, resulting…