Tag: wine and food pairing
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A Bounty of Cabernet Franc
It’s an age old tale of forbidden romance resulting in a child out of wedlock. This child, a son, has a rivalry with his father. The child grows to become a confident, assured, ruler. He is loved by all, adored throughout the world. The rivalry begins to dwindle because the son has all the power,…
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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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#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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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Waiting for Fall with Windrun Pinot Noir
Fall is coming in fits and starts in Texas. The calendar has us firmly entrenched in fall; however, the weather keeps cooling off only to raise back into the 80’s again, it’s like being stuck on an endless loop of a roller coaster. I am a huge fan of fall, mostly for the fashion, but…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Rombauer Merlot Meets Hardcore Carnivore
Do you grill frequently in the fall? Studies show outdoor grilling and smoking is actually higher in the fall then summer. At first look this seems surprising, yet I enjoy cooking outside in the fall because I can then stay outside to enjoy the meal. We watch a lot of college football on Saturday nights…
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Diving into Bordeaux #Wine with #Winophiles: Graves
This article explores the virtues of the Bordeaux wine region Graves. It also includes a wine review and food pairing.
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Why You Should Be Drinking Grüner Veltliner
This article is an in-depth introduction to Grüner Veltliner for Wine Pairing Weekend as well as a wine review and food pairing.
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Soave #Wine Erupting with Flavor
September is here and it’s time once again for Italian Food, Wine and Travel. This month we are exploring the world of volcanic wines. When this topic was announced by Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla I immediately which wine region I wanted to explore. This article will explore the wonderful Italian wine region of…
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#Food & #Wine Pairing: Summertime with Donnafugata
Summertime and the living’s easy….isn’t that how the song goes? As summer wines down the heat in Texas likes to hang on till mid-September. By now I am ready for cooler days but still take advantage of the heat by using the grill most nights of the week. Donnafugata is an awesome addition to summer.…
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