On the second Saturday of each month, a group of bloggers who are passionate about pairing food and wine come together around a wine theme and share food pairings related to that theme. Our theme for May is Skin-Contact White Wines. A Type Of Wine By Any Other Name… Skin-contact wines (a.k.a “orange wines,” skin-fermented,” “macerated”,…
You’re Invited To A Wine Pairing Weekend Introduction To Skin-Contact White Wines #WinePW
Less than a decade ago, these distinctive wines came in like a fad, but their mystique and quality fueled a popularity that has gone far beyond the style’s initial champions
Elden Selections; Your Trusted Friend Who Loves Burgundy
I’ve gone back to the Elden Selections and ordered more wine. It was the first time I’ve ever purchased wine from an online wine store!
Looking For Value in Northern Rhône? Look For Crozes-Hermitage!#Winophiles
This month the French Winophiles are exploring the Northern Rhône Valley. “The Northern Rhône Valley is dwarfed by its neighbor to the south in terms of sheer size of production. Defined growing areas are typically much smaller in the north, and a substantial number of the region’s better vineyards are planted on steep, terraced granite…
Wine of the Day; 2017 Kalfu Kuda Pinot Noir
This is a charming wine that over delivers for the price and is welcome in my glass anytime! There are many eternal questions in the world of wine, such as: Screwcap or cork? What is “natural” wine? Which is better, biodynamic, sustainable or organic wine? Can you buy a decent bottle of Pinot Noir for…
Pasqua: Breaking Rules and Taking Names in Veneto
I’m impressed by the quality, value of these wines and their manifestation of Pasqua’s progressive spirit. One of the key difference between “Old World” (France, Italy and Spain are top of mind for me), and “New World” (where the United States, Australia, and the South American countries of Argentina and Chile are top of mind…
Wine Of The Day; 2017 Sandlands Refosco
To my palate it’s an outstanding, food friendly wine that I’d buy again in a heartbeat!
Falanghina and Lagrein from California? Of course! #WinePW
I salute the winemakers who are making rut-busting wines from lesser known grape varieties. You should too. Now get out there and taste something new!
Wine of the Day; Bruno Paillard Rosé Brut Premier Cuvée
This is an elegant and ebullient cuvée that is a fantastic “gastronomic” champagne; well suited for pairing with appetizers and the main course.
Getting To Know Rasteau #Winophiles
…it’s clear to me that Rasteau offers vibrant, well-structured, high QPR wines… This month the French Winophiles (#Winophiles) group of bloggers is making a virtual visit to the Southern Rhône region of France to explore Rasteau. I was delighted to see the invitation to participate in this sponsored event. That’s because, before now, I’d only…