Tag: wine and food pairing
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Donnafugata: The Vibrancy of Sicily in Every Glass
Sicily is a land of light and vibrant colors. These colors are embedded into the people, places, foods, and culture of the island. Donnafugata embodies Sicily through their craftsmanship, hospitality, and use of color. Drinking Donnafugata wine is a Sicilian escape, each sip transports us to the fresh air, tropical climate, and piercing blue waters…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: The Summer is Getting Gnarly
Summers in Texas are long and hot. Temperatures reach 100°+ F in late July, early August and there is typically no break until mid-September. Air-condition is a blessing. However, this does not mean all outdoor cooking comes to a halt. No way. No matter the weather it is always the right time for grilling, smoking,…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Pedroncelli Summer Break
The Pedroncelli 90th anniversary celebration continues this month with another outstanding wine tasting paired with a great meal. Gotta love a family that celebrates an anniversary all year long! And quite an anniversary it is, 90 years family owned and operated winery in Dry Creek Valley Sonoma.
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2 Special Chilean Wines That You Simply Must Try
Chile is considered part of the “new wine” world; however, viticulture in Chile dates back to the 16th century. What started as sacramental wine became a full-fledged industry by the 19th century. Recognition is slow in the wine industry and it has taken global wine consumers much longer to realize that Chile is a source…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Chablis with Clams
There is an axiom in the wine and food pairing world: Champagne and oysters is the perfect pairing. I am not about to dispute this truth, but I am going to expand it a bit. Pairing any white wine with oysters is not a given; however, there is a white wine that can stand alongside…
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5 South of the Border Reds Perfect for Summer
Summer is in full swing and the heat is on. It is the perfect time for rosé all day and crisp refreshing white wines. However, if you partake in one of summer’s greatest past times (the cookout), then you know summer is also time for big reds. What better reds to pair with summer cookouts…
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Summer Grilling & #Wine Pairings with #WinePW
I don’t use my grill much in the winter time. Sure I will throw on a steak from time to time but in the winter I rely heavily on my dutch oven, stove top, and oven to prepare warm weather foods such as chili, stews, and braised meats. As the warm weather approaches I look…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Pedroncelli 3 Ways
The Pedroncelli family is celebrating the 90th anniversary of their family owned and operated winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma. In honor of this celebration they have made my life a bit easier, not only have they sent me some wonderful wine samples, they have also sent recipes to pair with the wines. This has…
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Welcome Spring with These 3 Budget Friendly Wines
Spring is a time of re-birth. Trees, flowers, grass, all come alive again after a long, cold winter. A time of new beginnings and embracing what is light, fresh, and vibrant. After a delicious winter of hearty cuisine and heavy red wines it is time to lighten up a bit and prepare for shorts, tank…
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Exploring Côtes du Rhône with 2 Budget Friendly Wines
There are so many reason to love the Rhône Valley. Not only is it one of France’s premiere wine regions, it is also rich in European history. In fact, history and wine are so intertwined in the Rhône Valley they cannot be separated. Did you know Roman soldiers, who used the Rhône Valley as their…
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