Ultimately, what I love about skin-contact white wines is that they are über food friendly, and offer a complex array of aromas and flavors not typically found in either white, red or rose wines! On the second Saturday of each month, a group of bloggers who are passionate about pairing food and wine come together…
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Preview: The Wine Pairing Weekend Introduction To Skin-Contact White Wines #WinePW
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
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!
A Taste of Texas Wine #WinePW #TexasFineWine
This was my first time tasting wine from Texas. I was impressed with the high quality and value of the wines… This month our group of Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) bloggers is taking a virtual road trip to the great state of Texas to explore Texas fine wine. Thanks to travel and wine writer Michelle…
Guazzetto Paired with Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Brolio #ItalianFWT
It’s not everyday one gets to enjoy wine from Italy’s oldest winery, and this distinguished wine lives up to its considerable history and reputation. This month the Italian Food, Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT) group of bloggers is exploring Tuscany, including the Chianti region. About Chianti One of the things I love about the world of…
Exploring Meatless Merlot Pairings for #MerlotMe #WinePW
If this annual exploration of Merlot’s food friendliness has taught me nothing else, it’s don’t underestimate Merlot at the table…its unpretentious, approachable fruit flavors, moderate tannin, sensual texture, balanced acidity, diversity of styles and value make it more versatile at the table than Cabernet Sauvignon. October is International Merlot Month! Merlot Month unites passionate wine…
A Taste of Esporão World for Portugal Day
In a nutshell, both the Esporão and Quinta dos Murças wines are made for the table and offer awesome quality for the price. The world of wine can be a funny thing. It seems more often than not that we are creatures of habit. In other words, we tend to drink the same kinds of wines, even…
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…