Over the course of a week, my wife and I drink a bunch o’wine – almost always with food. Since I’ve always been fascinated by wine at the table with food, I thought it would be fun to recap not only the wines we’ve been drinking, but also how they pair (or don’t pair) with the foods at our table. It features…
Author: Martin D. Redmond
Sardinia Style Seafood Paella and Cantina Di Gallura Canayli Vermentino #ItalianFWT
One of the things I love most about food and wine is their ability to transport one to a different place. And a place’s people, culture, and customs are reflected in its food and wine. In that sense, one can virtually travel the world through food and wine. And that is exactly what we are doing…
A Taste of Ferrari-Carano #FCSummerReds
Last week I participated in an online tasting featuring three summer red wines from Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery. The virtual tasting featured Rebecka Deike, associate winemaker for all red wines at Ferrari-Carano, moderator Chelsea Kurnick of McCue Communications, and a select group of wine bloggers. “As winemaker for our red wines, I love the seasonal experiences and…
WINEAPAWLOOZA 2015- A Napa Valley Cause For Paws
I attended, as a media guest, the 2nd annual WINEAPAWLOOZA on July 18th at Gamble Family Vineyards in Oakville. WINEAPAWLOOZA is a fundraiser for Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch (“JARR”). The Cause Founded in 2014 by Monica and David Stevens, JARR is a non-profit no-kill rescue and refuge for companion and farm animals in the Napa Valley. They provide…
Wines At Our Table; Week of July 26th, 2015
Over the course of a week, my wife and I drink a bunch o’wine – almost always with food. Since I’ve always been fascinated by wine at the table with food, I thought it would be fun to recap not only the wines we’ve been drinking, but also how they pair (or don’t pair) with the foods at our table. It features…
Five Year Blogiversary!
Today marks five years since I started sharing my vinous adventures with you here on ENOFYLZ Wine Blog. What an wonderful and exciting five years it’s been! I have written 630 posts and tasted thousands of wines. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful folks along the way including many wonderful people in…
#WineWednesday Review; Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon
From time to time, I receive wines samples from wineries or their public relations agencies for review. I feature such samples on here on #WineWednesday Review. This week I’m featuring the Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon. The Winery Barefoot Wine is the most awarded wine brand in US competitions. Barefoot’s California wines are attractively priced and can be found…
Wines At Our Table; Week of July 19th, 2015
Over the course of a week, my wife and I drink a bunch o’wine – almost always with food. Since I’ve always been fascinated by wine at the table with food, I thought it would be fun to recap not only the wines we’ve been drinking, but also how they pair (or don’t pair) with the foods at our table. It features…
A Tipple And Taste of Provence #Winophiles
Welcome to this month’s French Winophiles! We’re group a food and wine bloggers pulled together by Christy of Adventures of a Culinary Diva. We’re taking a virtual tour of France region by region and learning about French cuisine, wine and travel. This month we’re exploring the Provence. About Provence Whenever I think about France, three places promptly…
Discover Beaujolais at Pabu Japanese; A Food And Wine Pairing Revelation
Last month I received an invitation to attend a Beaujolais Wines & Japanese Cuisine Pairing Dinner. My first thought was “Huh”? That’s because pairing red Beaujolais and Japanese cuisine had ever occurred to me. On the other hand, having recently tried a Beaujolais Blanc for the first time on Chardonnay Day, I knew that would have an affinity…