As a wine writer, I receive offers for free wine samples from time to time (a nice perk since making any meaningful money is almost impossible – but then again, I do it for love…). Most of the offers are for a bottle or two. Rarely do I receive more than three or four bottles…
Category: Wine
Wines At Our Table; January-24-2016
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…
Two Decadent French Cheeses Paired with Burgundy Wines
Last month, to my surprise, I was offered the opportunity to obtain samples of two creamy cheeses from Fromagerie Guilloteau’s – Fromager d’Affinois with Truffles and Saint Angel. The offer had me at truffles and triple-cream! My initial plan was to pair the cheeses with a post I was doing about hosting a Champagne Pairing Dinner….
No Reservations Wine Tasting-Urban Legend Cellars
My wife and I do more than our fair share of wine tasting. We’ve hit all the major wine regions in California (and a few minor ones too;-), along with some tasting in Oregon, Spain and Champagne. From time to time we have a wine tasting experience that stands above the rest, and is everything…
Wines At Our Table; January-17-2016
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 Taste of Burgundy #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 legendary Burgundy (a.k.a. Bourgogne) About Burgundy Steeped in centuries of history, tradition, and mystique,…
The Mystery Wines of the Loire Valley
Last month, I was thrilled when I received an invitation to participate in a fun competition for the 2016 Wine Blog Trophy. Organized by the Loire Valley Wine Trade Fair, which takes place in Angers from February 1 to 3, 2016, the essence of the competition is to guess the appellation and vintage of two mystery bottles (one…
How To Host A Champagne Pairing Dinner Illustrated
It’s a day I’ll always remember. A day that forever changed my evolution as a wine lover. On June 30, 2014, I received an email whose subject line read: Invitation to Attend 2014 Champagne Harvest Media Trip. I simply couldn’t believe it. But it turned out to be true. And I was blessed with the opportunity…
A 3-Course Sparkling Wine Dinner with Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut #winePW
Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work (or learn from the ones that don’t); along with tips on how to create your own food and wine pairing magic. Cindy Lowe Rynning of Grape Experiences is…
A Taste of The Art of Italian Living With Ferrari Trento #WineStudio
Last month I was invited to participate in an online 4 week program put on by Protocol Wine Studio. The sessions featured the Italian sparkling wine producer Ferrari Trento. I was thrilled to receive the invitation for at least a couple of reasons: First, I adore sparkling wines. It’s a deathbed wine for me. And I’ve…