Spring is here, which means it’s time to create sensational wine and food pairings that bring out the best of the season. While temperatures still hover between chilly and warm, a red wine and roasted leg of lamb…
In and around the quiet village of Montalcino, there is a subtle undercurrent of discussion in trattorie, bars and enoteche. You often hear it whispered in hushed tones and quieted sentiments of “you didn’t hear it from me,” but it’s…
A cheese plate is a must when entertaining French-style! In France, cheese is presented in smaller amounts and seen as something to nibble on as you and your guests bridge the time between the main course and the…
Reprinted with permission from Red Wine: The Comprehensive Guide To The 50 Essential Varieties & Styles by Kevin Zraly, Mike DeSimone & Jeff Jenssen, Sterling Epicure, 2017. The Life Cycle of Port In the Vineyard In winter months,…
The year: 1805. The day: December 2nd. The fight: The Battle of Austerlitz. France was teetering on the edge of financial collapse and was about to fall to the hands of the Russo-Austrian army, commanded by Tsar Alexander…