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…
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A Cross Cultural #Food And #Wine Pairing with Amado Sur #WinePW
The wine definitely over-delivers for the price and… paired nicely with my Kofte sandwich of charbroiled minced lamb, and beef! This month our Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) group of food and wine writers are taking a virtual trip to Argentina! I have a soft spot in my heart for Argentinian wines. That’s because when we first…
Two Easy Summer Meals And Two California Rosés #WinePW
I adore Rosé wine! Here’s why. Rosés are such a versatile wines at the table, they give me a break from thinking about, or in some cases over-thinking food and wine pairings. Consequently whether one is a professional, such as a sommelier or chef; wine enthusiast, or a novice, when it comes to food and wine…
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa and Mencía #WinePW
This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend theme is all about trying a new wine in the New Year. I’m revisiting an old friend, Mencia to bring in the New Year, and pairing it with a delicious healthy slow cooker Enchilada Quinoa. My “history” with Mencia began, and effectively ended, a few years ago. I forget exactly…
Wine Pairing Weekend To Explores Grüner Veltliner #WinePW
Get ready to explore Grüner Veltliner for the next Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW), coming September 10th! Many moons ago, when I first because seriously interested in wine, Grüner Veltliner (Velt-LEEN-er) was trending. While the wine had been consumed in Austria forever, it didn’t gain favor in the international market until 2002. That year Jancis Robinson,…
An Exploration of Sherry; In the Glass And At The Table #WinePW
This month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is about Sherry, one of the world’s most complex, labor intensive, yet misunderstood and under appreciated wines! I taste and pair the six types of sherry – five dry and a sweet “PX”! I have been a Sherry lover for many years. My appreciation of sherry was inspired by two books;…
Chicken and Sausage Paella Paired with a Unicorn Rosé #WinePW
It’s National Rosé Day, and this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend theme is all about pairing foods with Rosé! Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work (or learn from the ones that don’t); along with tips…
A Tavel Paired with Spring BBQ #WinePW
We’re pairing fresh, seasonal spring foods with wines from the diverse and fascinating Southern Rhône region of France. Wine Pairing Weekend is a monthly collaborative event for wine/food bloggers started by David Crowley of Cooking Chat. It’s a great way to find food and wine pairings that work (or learn from the ones that don’t); along with…
An Italian-Themed #OTBN #WinePW
Of all the wine “holidays” (Cabernet Day, Chardonnay Day, etc), Open That Bottle Night (“OTBN”) is my favorite. That’s because it’s a great opportunity for fellowship around food and wine, and making memories with the special people in our lives. OTBN was created by former Wall Street Journal wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. It’s the one night…
Valentine’s Surf and Turf with a Twist and Champagne Pairing #winePW
Wine Pairing Weekend Celebrates the Valentine’s Day The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend (#WinePW) is Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it’s because I’m a romantic. Or perhaps because I’m a Leo, I like to “go big” for Valentine’s Day. And for my wife and I that special occasion meal often calls for “Surf and Turf” On…