Mesmerizing Mencia – The Star Grape of Bierzo; 2018 Raúl Pérez Ultreia St-Jacques #WorldWineTravel

This month the #WorldWineTravel group continues its 2021 virtual tour of Spain with a visit to Castilla y Léon. Our co-hosts this month are Allison of ADVineTURES, and Lynn of Savor The Harvest. About Castilla y Léon Castilla y Léon, in the northern half of the central Iberian Plateau, is the largest of Spain’s 17…

Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa and Mencía #WinePW

This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend theme is all about trying a new wine in the New Year.  I’m revisiting an old friend, Mencia to bring in the New Year, and pairing it with a delicious healthy slow cooker Enchilada Quinoa. My “history” with Mencia began, and effectively ended, a few years ago.  I forget exactly…

Rut-Busting Wines For New Cooking Adventures #SundaySupper

Admit it. You’re in a wine rut.  Regardless of whether you enjoy wine with a meal, as a cocktail, or both, you don’t stray too far off the beaten path.  You cling to your handful of favorites like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel or Moscato. Do you know there are over 10,000 varieties of…