Sparkling Wine from Chablis? Oui! Val de Mer Brut Nature Rosé #WinePW

My pick for the theme is a fascinating and fabulous bottle of sparkling wine from the Chablis region of France. Who doesn’t enjoy sparkling wine?! The Wine Pairing Weekend group of writers is exploring “Bubbles From Around The World” this month. As our host Andrea of The Quirky Cork points out “…if a country makes…

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 Meatless #MerlotMe Redux#WinePW

Merlot with its approachable fruit flavors, moderate tannins, sensual texture, balanced acidity, diversity of styles has become one of my go-to red wines because of its versatility at the table!

Getting To Know The Wines of Moldova #WinePW

This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of bloggers is making a virtual trip to the Republic of Moldova. Our host is Jeff of FoodWineClick who made an actual press trip to Moldova last year. Check out this very informative post entitled “Could Moldova Be Your Next Wine Destination” for more about his experience. About…

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…

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. …

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. …