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Bonterra Vineyards: Honesty & Transparency Reaps Rewards
After 25 years of hard work and dedication to organic practices long before it was cool, Bonterra Organic Vineyards is now an overnight success. A steady plotting of crafting value wines with a focus on quality as well as environmental consciousness has resulting in Bonterra being awarded the coveted Wine Enthusiast 2016 Wine Star Award…
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Carmenère: The Signature Grape of Chile
Carmenère has had a rocky reputation over the years. It is a thick skinned grape that requires a longer than usual growing season in a sun-drenched, dry growing region. Although it originates in France, the conditions were simply not harsh enough for this grape to achieve the fullness of its expression. However, Carmenère found ideal…
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A Guide to the Perfect #Thanksgiving #Food & #Wine Pairings
Thanksgiving. The one day of the year when Americans gather for family, friends, food, and football. It is a day meant to focus on gratitude and the joy of being with those we love. It is also a day that centers on one epic meal, and for some that meal can be daunting. To make…
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Beaujolais: Ah, To Be Young, Wild, & Free
One of the wine world’s most celebrated events is Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! I remember just a few weeks after last year’s Paris attacks the Beaujolais Nouveau wine makers driving through Paris in convertibles celebrating the release of the 2015 vintage, bringing joy, hope, and a sense of normalcy to Paris and the world.…
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Fall for Zinfandel: 6 California Zinfandels to Meet Your Fall Food Pairing Needs
Did you know today is National Zinfandel Day? Zinfandel is a perfect wine for fall foods and an ideal window into California terroir. I am thrilled to share with you my latest article on The Daily Meal featuring six outstanding California Zinfandels. Please take a moment to read this article and if you would be…
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Exploring the Passion of Burgundy
I am often asked what is my favorite wine. Favorite? The world of wine is so vast it is next to impossible for me to select one. That being said I do have a desert island wine, the one I would select if I could only have one wine for the rest of my life.…
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Exploring the Idea of Local on #WinePW
What does local mean to you? Local is defined as “pertaining to, characteristic of, or restricted to a particular place.” Are you particularly tied to your locale through culture, people, or cuisine? Do you make an attempt to remain true to your “local” when consuming food and drink? Today, our Wine Pairing Weekend group is…
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Who’s Ready for International Tempranillo Day?
I love the celebration of wine grapes! Why? First of all because I love wine, second because I love the communal spirit of everyone sharing and sipping the same grape on the same day, and third any reason to have a glass of wine works for me! So won’t you please join me tomorrow in…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Troon Vermentino and Tom Kha Gai Soup
Do you have a favorite fall food? I don’t have one but I do enjoy preparing soups as the weather begins to cool off. When preparing a hearty soup such as steak, split pea, or lentil, wine pairings can be easy. However, when preparing a spicy ethnic soup, wine pairings can be a challenge. Today,…
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Jordan Winery: 40 Years of Exceptional Wines
How can a winery that only crafts two wines become an icon California winery and maintain that legendary status for forty years? Jordan Winery has accomplished this through focusing on crafting wines of balance, elegance, and a great ability to pair with food. Truly a winning combination!
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