Grape cloning might sound like something from a sci-fi movie or, at…
May only the best grapes win. Winemakers will often say that “the…
The difference between what you sense with your tongue versus your nose…
Anyone else feel like May has been a wild ride? Turn up the warmth and sunshine, and suddenly everyone is out and about. And we love it! Enjoy these gorgeous late spring days outside or on the porch…
One of the many Italian dishes I have always loved making is short ribs ragù. Ragù is Italian for meat sauce (actually, more like a stew). This sauce varies in form and texture within Italy’s regions, but they…
It’s inevitable. As the weather warms, my mind turns toward Italian white wine Vermentino and other crisp whites. They are perfect for the lighter dishes the season brings. With their fresh, lively aromas and flavors, they are perfect…
This spring, I had the opportunity to gather a group of wine enthusiasts on AmaWaterways’ Colors of Provence Rhône River cruise. Along the Rhône in the famed Rhône Valley, from Avignon to Lyon, we indulged in cultural experiences,…
You might have seen in previous postings a couple of food and wine pairings featuring wonderful Montes wines from Chile. I recently discovered and tasted a unique type of Chardonnay from Chile made by Montes Winery. This refreshingly…