We love our BBQ here in America and quite often we pair it with American wines. That’s cool, but what about wines from other places in the World? Can they pair just as well, or maybe even better with your favorite grilled fare? The theme for Wine Pairing Weekend blogging group this month is Rioja and BBQ. …
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Getting to Know Prosecco Superiore #ItalianFWT
This month the Italian Food, Wine, and Travel bloggers are focused on Prosecco Superiore DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita). And the heart and soul of Prosecco Superiore DOCG has its origins in Conegliano Valdobbiadene! About Conegliano Valdobbiadene The area of Conegliano Valdobbiadene is situated in hilly countryside about 50 km from Venice and around 100 km…
Wine Of The Day: McIntyre Vineyards Pinot Noir L’Homme Qui Ris
This is an alluring and harmonious sparking wine makes for a great aperitif, but it’s also a wonderful partner throughout your meal! Disclosure: The wine was provided to me as a media sample. I received no compensation for this post, and all opinions presented are my own. This cuvee was produced from 100% Pinot Noir from McIntyre’s sustainably grown estate…
French Grilled Cheese and Drappier Rose de Saignée Champagne #Winophiles
This month the French #Winophiles, a group of wine and food writers with a passion for French food, wine and travel, are diving into French Wine and Cheese! Given my regular participation in the French #Winophiles group events, it’s not a stretch to imagine I have a bunch of French wine at my fingertips. I do…
The French #Winophiles – French Wine and Cheese Preview
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…
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…