Month: September 2016
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Exploring the Golden Goodness of Sicilian Olive Oil
Today I have something a bit different to share with you. Of course, you are used to me sharing delicious food along with great wine. However, this article is a foodie delight. In fact, there is no wine to be found; instead we are going to journey through the world of Sicilian olive oil.
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Celebrate Oktoberfest with German Wine from Lodi
Is Oktoberfest a celebration only for beer lovers? The winemakers who craft wines from German grapes cultivated in Lodi’s Mokelumne Glen Vineyard say no! Oktoberfest began in 1810, in Munich, Germany to honor the marriage of the Bavarian Crown Prince. Since that time Oktoberfest has become the world’s largest beer festival, reaching close to 2 […]
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A Week in Provence
My first encounter with Provence was in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence, a quirky account of he and his wife’s joyful escape from the hustle and bustle life in London to the serenity of Provence. I read that book at least twenty years ago, and for twenty years I have dreamed of my own […]
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Garnacha: The Workhorse Grape
Very few grapes are as versatile as Garnacha. It is a beautiful blending grape widely revered for its contribution to Rhone Valley wines. It is known as a “blue zone” wine for the health benefits it contributes to the centurions living in Sardegna, and it is believed by some to be the oldest grape in […]
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Forlorn Hope Meets the Grill
Slim chance of victory results in tremendous glory upon success. This may seem like strange inspiration for a winery, but if you are a wine rebel like Matthew Rorick it is exactly what you are seeking. This is a food and wine pairing article inspired by an outstanding wine I found buried in my cellar. I […]
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Diving into Bordeaux #Wine with #Winophiles: Graves
This article explores the virtues of the Bordeaux wine region Graves. It also includes a wine review and food pairing.
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#Food & #Wine: Football Watching Food & Wine Pairings
The temperature is slowly dropping, soon leaves will begin to transform from green to hues of yellow, orange, and red. Fall is on the horizon and you know what that means: Football! As players of all ages head back to the gridiron, fans begin planning football watching parties. No matter whether your favorite team is […]
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Make the 68th Emmy Awards Sparkle with Ferrari Trento
It seems the cat is out of the bag. If you know me personally, read this blog regularly, follow me on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook chances are good you know I love Ferrari Trento sparkling wines. If you come to my house for dinner I will likely greet you with a glass of Ferrari Trento. […]
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Why You Should Be Drinking Grüner Veltliner
This article is an in-depth introduction to Grüner Veltliner for Wine Pairing Weekend as well as a wine review and food pairing.
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Late Summer Rosés and Burgers
Although our Texas summer has included less than 12 100° F days and more rain than I can ever remember it’s still been hot enough as far as I am concerned. One great way to beat the summer heat is cooking on the grill and sipping refreshing wine. Furthermore, as summer transitions into fall it’s […]
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