Tag: food
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All That Sparkles is Gold
No wine in history has spawned such poetry as Champagne. Even though Dom Pérignon did not invent Champagne he was certainly among the first to poeticize it by exclaiming to his fellow Benedictine monks, “Come quickly I am tasting the stars!” Since the 17th century the world has been in a love affair with Champagne.…
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What’s In a Name
Let’s play a name association game! When I say Madonna what do you think about? I think of the 1980’s, fish nets, bangle bracelets and living in a material world. Or perhaps cone shaped bras and boundary pusher. When I say Cher what comes to mind? I see her on a battle ship performing in…
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An Eclectic Holiday #Wine Selection from Finger Lakes Wineries
Variety is the spice of life. No time is this more evident during the holiday season. Just head to your local grocer to see the onslaught of seasonal coffee creamers: Peppermint, Egg Nog, Pumpkin Spice, Spiced Latte, Ginger bread; who can chose just one?! The dessert selection becomes an array of cookies, fudge, cakes, bread…
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A Sparkling Good #Wine & #Food Pairing
The holidays are a time of year we give ourselves permission to splurge. We may eat a little more, drink a little more, and spend a little more. Since my return from Italy in late October I have been on an “Italian Art of Living” kick.” I shared how Ferrari-Carano Vineyards understands and embraces this…
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What? There is #Wine in #Texas
What do you know about the Texas Wine Industry? As a Texan, I have known and experienced the Texas Wine Industry for decades. Therefore, it always surprises me when those outside Texas are unaware of that Texas even has a wine industry. For the record, every one of America’s 50 states produces wine; however, I…
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Ferrari Trento: Epitomizing the Italian Art of Living
Imagine delicate golden bubbles dance across your tongue as they cascade down your throat. The texture is mousse-like in quality with fine yet persistent perlage. Aromatically rich of crisp orchard fruits are harmonious blended with soft floral notes and buttered brioche with perhaps a touch of citrus or marzipan, beaconing you to take a sip.…
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#Wine at the Center of Cultural Crossroads
There are places in the world where boarders have been altered and adjusted so many times that though they may exist in a modern form the inhabitants live the lives they have always enjoyed regardless of the so-called boarders. Often these places represent the most interesting places on earth, a beautiful patchwork quilt with individual…
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Celebrate #CabFrancDay with Dracaena Winery
Do you like stories of forbidden romance? Some of our greatest works fiction over the years have featured forbidden romances, such as Romeo and Juliet and Lancelot and Guinevere. Then of course there are the classic love affairs that have defined moments in history, such as Marc Antony and Cleopatra and Napoléon and Joséphine. But…
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Boscarelli: Quietly Crafting Outstanding #Wine
Tuscan wines are smoking hot right now. There are eight Tuscan wines in the Top 52 of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2015. The current release 2010 vintage of Brunello is arguably its best in a decade. Chianti’s 2010 through 2012 and the not yet released 2013 vintage are solid performers and the coastal…
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Exploring the Art of Living with Ferrari-Carano Vineyards
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes hectic time of rush, rush, rush. I would like to challenge you to do something different this year. Really, a new way to approach the holiday season that will hopefully stay with you into 2016. I’d like us all to enjoy this holiday season with…
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