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…
Food Stories
Q. In wine, when is rotten a good thing? A. Under normal…
Wine and Food
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Wine Basics
A glass of red might be the first thing that comes to…
Advanced Wine Knowledge
Today more than ever, consumers are aware of the power of their…
Returning to my love of la cucina rustica Italiana, where few, fresh…
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…
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…
Q. What is the Rhône’s only all-rosé appellation called? A. Tavel is the only all-rosé appellation in the Rhône,…
Q. What does “Falernian” refer to? A. The Ancient Roman Empire considered Falernum, or Falernian wine, the greatest and…
A meatier fish such as salmon is the perfect pairing with the full-bodied, ageable rosé wine, Tavel. Tavel is…
Q. What does “cava” translate to? A. Cava translates to “wine cellar,” where this Spanish sparkling wine is stored…
Sauvignon Blanc is a great warm weather sipper. Typically light, bright, and citrusy, it pairs well with the refreshing…
How are you toasting summer’s final full month? Maybe you’ll mix up a pitcher of fruity sangria, host one…
Q. What is the fastest way to chill a bottle of wine? A. Submerge the bottle in ice, water,…
Q. What makes Carneros in California such a special wine region? A. Carneros is the only Californian AVA, or…