These are compelling, distinctive, and delicious wines that are welcome at my table anytime.
Category: Wine
A Taste of Theopolis Vineyards #WinePW
These were harmonious, exciting and delicious wines I’d purchase again.
Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce +2012 Produttori del Barbaresco #ItalianFWT
This month, the Italian Food Wine Travel blogging group is sharing Italian wines with braised meats or stews. It’s hard to go wrong with a nice bottle of Italian wine and braised meats/stews, especially during winter! Right? Be sure to have a look at Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla is leading the charge this…
Reconsidering Rioja Blanco with the 2008 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia #WorldWineTravel
The #WorldWineTravel group is kicking off 2021 by virtually exploring wine regions around the world, one country or region at a time. Our focus in 2021 will be Spain, and we start in Rioja, the country’s fine wine capital. About Rioja The storied history of the area known as La Rioja dates back 3,000 when…
Tio Pepe Fino Sherry and Sushi/Sashimi: A Match Made in Heaven!#WinePW
Although it is indeed a rare pearl, the king of food pairings really exists, and its fino sherry Francois Chartier This month’s theme for the Wine Pairing Weekend(#WinePW) crew is Saké and Other Pairing For Asian Foods this month. Leading the charge this month is Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla. I’m a fan of…
Wine of the Day: 2017 Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon
We blend their unique characteristics–elegance, power, finish, and longevity–to create a perfectly balanced wine that seduces the palate year after year Memento Mori Memento Mori (“MM”) was founded by friends Hayes Drumwright, Adriel Lares, and Adam Craun. Hayes and Adrial met while in high school in Texas. Hayes attended Boston University where he met Adam…
Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc Paired with Sausage and Potato Pan Roast #WinePW
It was a great pairing with the Domaine Bousquet Gaia Cabernet Franc!
A Taste of 21st Century Lambrusco; Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbara Radice #ItalianFWT
Easy to drink, food-friendly, and affordable, Lambrusco is fast becoming the fashionable wine of those in the know, and can be found on wine lists from Brooklyn to Seoul. If you’ve been holding out, now is the time to give Lambrusco a second chance. Rebecca Winke The theme for this months Italian Food, Wine and…
My #CabFrancLove Story and Two Charming Cabernet Franc for #CabFrancDay
Cabernet Franc is one of my favorite grape varieties. That’s why I’m thrilled to be participating in Cabernet Franc Day, which is celebrated annually on December 4th. Just as one remembers their first kiss, first car, first job or any number of other “firsts”, as a Cabernet Franc lover, I’ll always remember my first experience…
Pairing Sweet Bordeaux with Southern Fare #Winophiles
They can quickly expand a dining palate by bringing a broad spectrum of styles, price points, and food pairing options to the table Sauternes and Sweet Bordeaux Wine – Spruce Eats This month our French #Winophiles group of wine and food bloggers are collaborating with Sweet Bordeaux US, a group of wineries from a sub-region of Bordeaux that…