This is one of the most memorable wines I’ve had this year! View this post on Instagram A post shared by martindredmond (@martindredmond) on Aug 2, 2019 at 9:24pm PDT Fruit for this wine was sourced from the Hayne Vineyard in St. Helena sub-AVA of the Napa Valley. Registered with the is Historic Vineyard Society,…
Wine of the Day: 2018 Birichino Cinsault Pétulant Naturel Bechthold Vineyard
This is a seriously fun Pét-nat that was a joy to drink! For the uninitiated, Pét-nat, or Méthode Ancestrale, is a method of sparkling wine production used all over the world. Unlike traditional-method sparkling wines, like Champagne, which add sugar and yeast to dry, still wine in order trigger a second fermentation and produce bubbles, pét-nat…
Grilled Garam Masala Lamb Chops Paired with Bodegas LAN Reserva #WinePW
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. …
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…