Q. Which one of the following is considered a noble grape? A. There is no official list of noble…
Q. What (or who) is the remueur? A. It’s no secret that in traditional Champagne production methods, a remueur…
Q. What are the different levels of wine aromas a wine can have? A. A wine’s aromas will fall…
Somehow January has already come and gone and February, with its attendant Valentine’s Day that is really just an…
Q. What is a pét-nat? A. Pét-nat is short for Pétillant-Naturel and refers to sparkling wines made by the…
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Q. Which one of the following is considered a noble grape? A.…
Wine and Food
Never have I identified with any wine (yet) as strongly as I…
Wine Basics
The sparkling wine from Northern Italy, Prosecco (often referred to as Italian…
Advanced Wine Knowledge
There are few grape varieties in the world that reflect site and…
Somehow January has already come and gone and February, with its attendant…
Q. What (or who) is the remueur? A. It’s no secret that in traditional Champagne production methods, a remueur…
Q. What are the different levels of wine aromas a wine can have? A. A wine’s aromas will fall…
Somehow January has already come and gone and February, with its attendant Valentine’s Day that is really just an…
Q. What is a pét-nat? A. Pét-nat is short for Pétillant-Naturel and refers to sparkling wines made by the…
Q. What is easy but important advice for serving wine and cheese? A. Don’t chill your wine or your…
Never have I identified with any wine (yet) as strongly as I have with the Rebellious red blend wine…
Q. In wine, when is rotten a good thing? A. Under normal conditions, Botrytis cinerea, or bunch rot, is…
Q. What gives a wine ageability and structure? A. Tannins and acid give wine ageability and structure—essential components if…
Q. What is the grape that Prosecco is made from called? A. Prosecco is made from the Glera grape…
Returning to my love of la cucina rustica Italiana, where few, fresh ingredients render simple yet savory dishes, today…
The sparkling wine from Northern Italy, Prosecco (often referred to as Italian Champagne, which couldn’t be further from reality)…
Before I even knew Somerset cheddar existed, when I tasted my first bite of Extra-Sharp White Cheddar as a…
Q. Which of these is a good way to chill a wine quickly? A. Add cold water to the…
These small-batch vegan gingerbread cupcakes are the ultimate holiday treat! They are moist, soft, and perfect enjoyed with a…
Q. What is a Super Tuscan made from? A. Super Tuscan wines are made with all or some non-indigenous…