As the crisp fall air settles in, there’s no better time to enjoy comforting meals paired with a selection…
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude There is limited land for grapevine growing: all vines for winemaking are grown…
Don’t Be So Bitter Heading into fall, the grapes begin to ripen: sugar levels rise, color deepens, and acidity…
It’s Ok To Be Nosy Tasting wine means smelling wine: the nose detects over 1,000 aromas, while the tongue…
On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink Provence, France is famous for its rosé wine production, which falls under the appellation…
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As the crisp fall air settles in, there’s no better time to…
Wine and Food
Author disclaimer: While I’m not a doctor or a registered dietitian, I…
It’s Ok To Be Nosy Tasting wine means smelling wine: the nose…
Your mouth will be watering after reading about these delicious Oregon wines from Résonance paired with a delectable menu…
Thoughtful Thursday Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted;…
Q. What does “fortified wine” mean? A. A fortified wine means that a distilled spirit has been added to…
Q. When is the best time to open your bottle of Barbera? A. From Piedmont, Italy, most Barbera wines…
We hope you’ve thoroughly enjoyed the spooky season—we certainly have, sipping on perfect fall cocktails and planning our wine-themed…
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to aging wines, but there are hints, tips, & rules to follow. Quiz yourself on how much you know!
Butter boards are not new, but they are one of the latest food trends. Since the flavors and colors…
Q. What is the mountain range in Alsace, France that protects this winegrowing region from rain and clouds? A.…
Q. Which one of these is an easy tip to remember for a winning wine and food pairing? A.…
Recently, I was able to try an amazing Barbera wine from the northern Piedmont region of Italy, and paired…
Wine education can be a bit daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! I like to take wine concepts…
We had the pleasure of visiting Cakebread Cellars and tasting Napa wines this past month and it was nothing…
If you are looking for an easy and elegant appetizer, you will love these baked figs with honey and…
Q. Why might you find space heaters…in vineyards? A. In frost-prone regions like Chablis, Burgundy, Champagne, and even as…
From apple picking to pumpkin harvesting, we are ready for fall! Before we fill our schedule with leaf-viewing drives…