wine and food pairing

Prosecco Superiore: Food-loving bubbly for any celebration (#Italian FWT)

Let’s face it – Prosecco is popular for a reason. Light and fruity, this sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy is an affordable alternative to Champagne. Mixing a mimosa for New Year’s Day brunch? Prosecco is likely your go-to bubbly. During these Covid self-isolating times, Prosecco has gained in popularity. “In May 2020, […]

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Curious about Walla Walla wines? Take a lesson from L’Ecole

Since moving last June to the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been pumped about visiting vineyards and wineries in Oregon and my new home state of Washington. But alas, winter – and this little thing called “the pandemic” – are slowing me down. (Note to self: Must. Be. Patient.) In the meantime, it’s been great to keep

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Oregon PN for a PNW holiday meal: A Résonance (#Winophiles)

A bit of shorthand for understanding the title of this post: PN = Pinot NoirPNW = Pacific NorthwestRésonance = “Discovery” Putting it all together, the PN that the spouse and I opened for our first Thanksgiving as PNW residents was a true Résonance (discovery). Maison Louis Jadot, an iconic name in Burgundy, France, draws on

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Hello Again, Lambrusco – Everyone Deserves a Second Chance (#ItalianFWT)

Are your 2020 holidays shaping up differently than past events? No surprise. Starting with a toned-down Thanksgiving, it appears we’re moving into a lockdown or semi-lockdown holiday season. So how do we create a festive celebration – whether that’s Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s Eve – in a pandemic year? Italian food and wine

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Looking at holiday wine through rosé-colored glasses

Some rosé wines are pale salmon while others are Ballet-slipper pink. No matter the shade, rosé is more than a pretty face. If you put away your rosé-colored glasses when the summer ended, now may be a good time to rethink pink. Here are four French Rosé wines that range from subtle and tangy to

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