While in Oslo, we were lucky enough to crash a winemaker dinner with Valle Reale, a winery in the Abruzzo region in Italy. We settled in to the back room at buzzing Cru restaurant as…
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Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Domaine de Chérisey Puligny-Montrachet “Hameau de Blagny”
If you’re ever wondering what food to pair with a wine, pick chicken. It goes with everything! I experienced my ultimate in chicken pairing at Zuni Cafe, their infamous roast chicken and bread salad and a…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Ferdinand Tempranillo
I recently had a taste of Spain via this Tempranillo from Amador County of all places! Apparently that’s where the “cool kids” are making wine these days, and this 2012 Ferdinand Tempranillo from winemaker Evan…
Wine Wednesdays – Clos Sainte Magdeleine 2013 “Bel-Arme” Cassis Blanc
Happy New Year! 2016, geez where does the time go?? I’m sorry for the radio silence, I spent the holidays unplugging with family and friends at home, with a jaunt down to Cabo to ring…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Eisacktaler Kellerei Cantina Chardonnay
Tra Vigne has been a Napa Valley institution for the better part of my entire life (28 years to be exact). Sadly they are closing their doors as of December 20th. While I was home…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Gilbert Picq & ses Fils Chablis
I have a wine to convince all of the Chardonnay-haters out there that this grape has so many redeeming qualities!! While some members of the older generations might remember Chablis as the generic term…
Wine Wednesdays – Tasting in LA
I recently spent a weekend in L.A. visiting my oldest and bestest friend. As we both originally hail from Napa, we set out to see what the L.A. wine scene was all about. We headed…
Wine Wednesdays – Thanksgiving Wine and Recipes with Dunk and Crumble
It’s here, it’s here! T-day! Are you ready? Recipes prepped, table set, wine chosen? If you’re looking for any last minute inspiration, my friend Molly from Dunk and Crumble is sharing some amazing recipes and…
Wine Wednesdays – What to Drink for Thanksgiving 2015 Edition
It’s a toss up, but Thanksgiving might just edge out Christmas as my favorite holiday. It’s the official kick-off to the holiday season, it’s my favorite meal, and I love the tradition of it all….
Wine Wednesdays – 2008 Urbión Vendimia Rioja Crianza
Something new and different for me this week! My friends came over last night and I grabbed a random bottle from my wine stash. I honestly can’t remember when, where, or how I came to…