A Taste of Washington State’s Yakima Valley #WinePW

To put it another way, the largest concentration of the most famous vineyards in the Pacific Northwest are found right here Yakima Valley Wine This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of bloggers are partnering with Wine Yakima Valley. About Yakima Valley Wine The Yakima Valley is located in south-central Washington State. This eponymous AVA was…

Tio Pepe Fino Sherry and Sushi/Sashimi: A Match Made in Heaven!#WinePW

Although it is indeed a rare pearl, the king of food pairings really exists, and its fino sherry Francois Chartier This month’s theme for the Wine Pairing Weekend(#WinePW) crew is Saké and Other Pairing For Asian Foods this month. Leading the charge this month is Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla. I’m a fan of…

A Cadre Of California Skin-Contact Wines Paired With Ethnic Fare #WinePW

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…

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”,…

A Taste of the #Food and #Wine of Uruguay #WinePW

This month the Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) group of wine and food bloggers is making a virtual trip to Uruguay to explore its food and wine. My interest in the food and wine of Uruguay was kindled after watching the first episode of the three-part mini-series produced by Wine Enthusiast –  It Starts With Wine (click here to…