Category: Wine
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Ron Rubin Wines: Striking a Balance of Passion and Precision
Forty years of pursuing a dream would deter most people, but not Ron Rubin. His dream of owning a winery began in college at UC-Davis when he was 22 years old. Although it took him to the age of 62 to achieve his dream, today The Rubin Family of Wines strikes the right balance of…
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But First We Shall Eat Cake
As a wine writer I am used to receiving media samples of wine, it happens on just about a daily basis. But recently I had an entirely new experience. I received a cake. That’s right, a cake. It came without warning or attention, a cake shrouded in mystery. After uploading a photo of the cake…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Weeknight Burgers Meet Southern Love
Weeknight meals should be fast, easy, and delicious. The one thing that stands up to this formula time after time is a burger. Whether you prefer turkey, veggie, beef, or buffalo, burgers are the perfect crowd pleaser. Throw in an inexpensive, high quality wine and your weeknight meal will shine!
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Two Elegant Pinot Noirs from Alsace
Alsace is a French wine region known for its stunning white wines. Alsatian whites feature Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer. These wines are known for their mineral driven acidity. But, have you ever had Alsace Pinot Noir? For some of you the answer is an easy yes. I had never had the opportunity to taste…
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South of the Border for Open That Bottle Night
Open That Bottle Night was designed almost twenty years ago by former Wall Street Journal wine writers Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. The idea was to encourage people like me to get on with it already, open the bottle that is being “aged” or “saved” for a special occasion. The last Saturday in February each…
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Sipping on Texas Wine
The Texas Wine Industry is working tirelessly to prove themselves on the global stage. In some respects it seems to be working. The wines are winning more and more international awards as the quality continues to rise. In most cases winemakers in Texas have figured out which grapes grow best in the state and thankfully…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Marching Along with Markus Wine Co
March is here! I don’t know how winter has been in your neck of the woods, but in here in North Texas winter has been more a combination of late fall – early spring. In fact, February was our warmest February on record. Our warm February afforded me an extended opportunity to make more spring-like…
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Montes: Like Father, Like Son
Montes is a legendary name in the wine industry. Aurelio Montes Sr has more than 35 years’ experience as an enologist and president of the iconic Montes winery. Aurelio Montes Jr has been working in viniculture since he graduated with honors in 1999 with a winemaking degree. Today Montes Sr remains at the helm of…
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A Very Special Vietti #Wine Dinner
Vietti is a family winery located in Piemonte, Italy with roots tracing back to the 19th century. Vietti has long had a reputation for producing high quality wines. Jimmy’s Food Store has a rich history of being an authentic Italian grocer in Dallas since 1966. When I received an email invitation to attend a Vietti…
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The Oscars Sparkle with Four Unique Bubbles
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood culminates in Los Angeles every year for the Academy Awards. The Oscars are the biggest honor an actor, movie, director, producer, etc can receive in acknowledgment for their work. The ceremony is filled with excitement of red carpet arrivals, first time nominees, season veterans, and stellar musical performances. Will…
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