I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to turning the page on a new year! It always feels like a “fresh start” for me on many levels. Not only is it a time for me to recommit to various goals, it’s also a time for me to look ahead and do some…
Category: Wine
My 2015 #Wine Resolutions
Like so many folks do this time of year, I take time to reflect on the year that was, as well as make a few resolutions. Given my love of wine, it should come as no surprise that I make wine resolutions. I opted to not put together a “Top 10” list of wines, but…
A Taste of @DateNightWine with Phifer Pavitt
I recently received a couple of wine samples from Napa Valley based Phifer Pavitt Winery. It’s a winery that’s completely new to me. I don’t know why, but coming across new to me wineries is always a bit of a surprise. That’s because…well…I’m a promiscuous wine lover that “gets around” so to speak. Between…
Sweet Potato Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
Our families Christmas tradition is that my wife and I host Christmas Eve Dinner. On the menu this year was Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta Sweet Potato Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake with Graham-Pecan Crust In years past I’ve made Cook’s Illustrated Pumpkin-Bourbon Cheesecake with Graham-Pecan Crust. Last year, I made a Sweet Potato…
Saké and Cheese Pairings – A Revelation
Saké paired with cheese? Now that’s a combination that’s not likely to have crossed your mind. At least it hadn’t crossed mine. That is until I was invited to participate in a virtual tasting of sake and cheese with sakés from Oregon based craft producer and importer, SakéOne along with cheeses from Marin French Cheese, and Laura Chenel Chevre. The…
A Taste of SakéOne Redux
I recently had the pleasure of participating in a virtual tasting (a group of bloggers tasting the same beverages, interact with a host and one another) of saké and cheese with sakés from Oregon based craft producer and importer, SakéOne, along with cheeses from Marin French Cheese, and Laura Chenel Chevre. The tasting was hosted by Charles Communications Associates. I’ve done a couple…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. My Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva. The Winery Cantele is a family run winery founded by Giovanni (“Gianni”) Battista Cantele, and his two sons Augusto and Domenico in 1979….
Smoked Salmon and Potato Chip Appetizer with Louis Roederer Champagne for #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; along with tips on how to create your own food and wine pairing magic. The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is “Sparkling Wines and Appetizers“ The Appetizer…
Wine of the Week: 2011 Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine Marisa Vineyard
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. My Wine Of The Week is the 2011 Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Vine Marisa Vineyard. The Winery Klinker Brick Winery is a family winery owned by Steve and Lori Felten. The Felten’s are fifth…
2014 Pinot on the River Tasting Favorites
Last month I attended, as a media guest, the 11th Annual Pinot on the River Festival in Healdsburg, California. Pinot on the River is a Pinot Noir-centric event that offers an opportunity taste highly allocated, limited-production Pinot Noirs from up and down the West Coast. There are a lot of stellar wine events held each year, but because…