Sardinian Vermentino di Gallura Paired With Shrimp and Asparugus Risotto #ItalianFWT

I expect both the wine and the risotto to make encore appearances at our table!  This  month the Italian Food, Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT)  group of wine and food bloggers are exploring  the Island Wines of Italy. As I contemplated the topic, the top of mind islands for me were Sicily and Sardegna (Sardinia), but…

Wine of the Day; 2016 Fields Family Wines Vermentino DeLu Vineyard

This is easily the best Vermentino I’ve every had! There’s remarkable depth, complexity and texture here. Fruit sourced from the Delu Vineyard in the Alta Mesa sub-AVA of Lodi. Fermented until dry in stainless steel. Thereafter, raised in neutral French Oak on its fine less for 5 months. Color – Pale straw yellow Aromas –…

Sardinia Style Seafood Paella and Cantina Di Gallura Canayli Vermentino #ItalianFWT

One of the things I love most about food and wine is their ability to transport one to a different place.  And a  place’s people, culture, and customs are reflected in its food and wine.  In that sense, one can virtually travel the world through food and wine.  And that is exactly what we are doing…