Season’s greetings! No matter the size of your holiday gathering this year, you’ve probably saved your best and most expensive wine for the occasion. Sure, that makes sense. But the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is long, especially for parents of young children or maybe those families whose in-laws are hanging around for […]
Revisting tried and true Rioja (#worldwinetravel) Read More »
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
Wine or chocolate on your gift list? Why not pair them? Read More »
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.
In Walla Walla, stars align for Bordeaux-style blends Read More »
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 »
