As Glinda and Elphaba take on the big screen, we are gearing up with wines to gleam over these…
Pucker Up Sourness is felt at the sides of the tongue, indicating higher acidity in a wine. You can…
You’re So Down To Earth The term “terroir” comes from the French expression “goût de terroir,” which means “taste…
So Nice They Named It Twice You might be surprised to know that many famous Italian foods and wines…
Taste the Rainbow Color is a cue to style and age. Young, fresh, light-bodied white wines will have a…
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Wine and Food
Here is an easy frosé recipe made with Caposaldo Rosé that will be a hit at your next luncheon or party. It only has three ingredients and isn’t too sweet! Get out your strawberries, blender, and bottle of rosé.
So Nice They Named It Twice You might be surprised to know…
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…
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…