Q. What is the mountain range in Alsace, France that protects this winegrowing region from rain and clouds? A. The Vosges Mountains in Alsace, France make it one of the sunniest areas in all of France. Combined with…
Q. Which one of these is an easy tip to remember for a winning wine and food pairing? A. Great food and wine combinations come from matching flavors, texture, and taste components—but also in contrasting them. More easy…
Recently, I was able to try an amazing Barbera wine from the northern Piedmont region of Italy, and paired it with an easy puff-pastry recipe that matched perfectly. More specifically, the Barbera came from a sensational winery called…
Wine education can be a bit daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! I like to take wine concepts and break them down into digestible, easy-to-understand nuggets. Most people can wrap their heads around how to make alcohol.…
We had the pleasure of visiting Cakebread Cellars and tasting Napa wines this past month and it was nothing short of amazing. With its majestic trees dotting the property, the vineyard seems to stand still in time. Dolores…
