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…
Tag: Wine and food pairing
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…
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…
A Taste of Cooper Mountain Vineyards at the Table #WinePW
…if wine growers are willing to invest time and resources in biodynamic,organic,or sustainable viticulture, then wines elaborated from those grapes are more interesting to me, and I want to support those efforts. May is Oregon Wine Month, and the Wine Pairing Weekend group of wine and food writers are exploring Biodynamic Wines of Willamette Valley. …
Beautiful Biodynamic Bubbles: Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionelle Brut #WinePW
I was impressed with this enticing, delicious and impeccably balanced sparkling wine from New Zealand! This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of wine and food writers are exploring “Biodynamic Wines of the World”. Gwen of Wine Predator is our host. You can read her invitation here. What Is Biodynamic Winemaking? The official definition of biodynamic farming according…
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…