Until recently, I played my wine and food pairing cards conservatively. Rarely did I attempt to pair a red wine with poultry, for example. As for chocolate, which I love nearly as much as wine, I avoided pairing the two in fear sweetness in the chocolate would cause my dry wine to taste bitter. I […]
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Cabernet Franc has a reputation for being the bridesmaid at a Bordeaux wedding of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but never the bride. But standalone Cab Franc is actually a food-friendly pairing choice, especially for savory winter stews or cassoulet. Some of my favorite Cab Franc wines hail from cool East Coast climates in New York,
Michigan Cab Franc for #CabFrancDay – Cool! Read More »
Washington state grows more Cabernet Sauvignon than any other grape. Merlot is the second most-planted variety. The stars seem aligned for Bordeaux-style blends. East of the Cascade Mountains, warm summers and dry harvest seasons favor late-ripening grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, the foundation for Bordeaux-style blends that showcase Washington state’s characteristic high acidity and aromatic fruit.
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Looking for great value for price? Check out wines from Spain in your local store. You’ll find bargains such as this Tempranillo from Valdepeñas, a city in the province of Ciudad Real in the south of Castilla-La Mancha. This is where the fictional Don Quixote famously fought windmills. The name Val de peña means “valley
‘Valley of Rocks’ wine from Spain rocks with Spanish-style pizza (#Worldwinetravel) Read More »
MerlotMe month is over. Long live Merlot! That’s how I felt after locating a 100% Merlot from Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux for this month’s French Winophiles theme: Affordable Bordeaux for the Holidays. I was on a quest for a bargain-priced, red Côtes de Bordeaux – a Merlot-driven wine from a hilly area on Bordeaux’s right
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