Tag: The Daily Meal
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Heading to Napa? Make Conn Creek Your First Stop
Napa Valley is a premier wine destination. And in Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. But with sixteen American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), all with distinct attributes, it is hard to grasp the complexities of Napa Valley. What better way to understand Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon then to make your own bottle?
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Discovering Italy’s Delicious Lesser-Known Wines
Americans’ love affair with Italian wine has raised awareness of that country’s greatest appellations. Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti, and Brunello are well-known in the States, but their high status also translates to high prices. Lying quietly within many of these regions are smaller sub-regions that produce delicious wines from the exact same grapes. Wine lovers seeking…
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The Daily Meal Article: La Rioja’s Wine Revolution
Miguel Angel de Gregoria of Finca Allende said, “Rioja is a Burgundy style wine with a Bordeaux history.” You may drink and enjoy Rioja, but do you really know Rioja? La Rioja is more than just a prominent Spanish wine region, it also played a pivotal role in France’s wine history. Learn more about the…
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The Daily Meal Article: You Should Be Drinking Gewürztraminer from Alsace
Why would you drink an unappreciated grape from an unfashionable wine region? Read my latest The Daily Meal contribution to find out…
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The Daily Meal Article: Every Celebration Starts with Champagne
“I drink champagne when I win, to celebrate… and I drink champagne when I lose, to console myself.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte We are once again on the cusp of a new year. A celebration this important calls for only the best bubbles…Champagne! Whether 2017 has been a year to celebrate or forget let’s welcome 2018…
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The Daily Meal Article: Carmenère: A Look at Chile’s Signature Grape
As Thanksgiving fast approaches our focus is on preparation. Some are prepping the meal today to make tomorrow as stress free as possible. Others are prepping to be around challenging family members (you know we all have them). While we welcome Thanksgiving to count our blessings and give thanks for our lives, I want to…
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The Daily Meal Article: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Requires Oregon Wine
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. It is a day that centers around possibly the most important meal of the year. It is also a complicated meal featuring a wide variety of textures, spices, and flavors. A daunting meal to prepare, much less pair with wine. Some try to go the dangerous one wine route. I…
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Prepping for #NationalZinfandelDay
The wine lovers calendar is filled with national or international days celebrating a specific grape or wine. I am not sure why these days exist, but in a world filled with so many wonderful wines I appreciate these days reminding me to enjoy a wide variety of wines. So with this in mind, I’d like…
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The Daily Meal Article: The Wine to Pair with Friday Night Pizza
Do you know Americans love pizza? Of course you do. Statics show you likely eat pizza at least once a week. Many Italians like to pair beer with pizza. I find this odd because Italian wine pairs so well with pizza. Here are my wine recommendations for your next Friday night pizza dinner.
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Host a Game-Winning Football Watching Party with These Delicious Food & Wine Pairings
Fall is finally here and with it comes football season. Many love to tail-gate or host watching parties to cheer on their favorite team. You do not have to abandon your favorite wine in order to enjoy football watching food. Just in time for the weekend, here are some timeless football watching food and wine…
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