Elegant Side of Grenache – Montcalmès + Sherry Braised Pork Cheeks
An exceptional Vin de France Grenache from a Terrasses du Larzac domaine pairs extraordinarily well with Sherry braised pork cheeks.
Rejuvenating Old Vine Grenache in the Barossa Valley
A four hectare plot of gnarly own-rooted Grenache in Barossa Valley’s Vine Vale district is being rejuvenated by Dr. Dylan Grigg. These gorgeous old vines have a story to tell!
Nathan Myhrvold Captivates – Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography
Nathan Myhrvold’s new book Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography is captivating and beyond creative, dishing up photographic interpretations of some of the simplest things.
Upper Five Vineyard – Science in the Rogue Valley
In 1999, oceanographer Terry Sullivan and botanist Molly Morison purchased land from the historic Bagley pear orchard in southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley AVA. Always called the Upper Five by the previous owners, they kept the name, pulled out the orchard, prepared the land and planted vines. They have farmed their just under four acres of vineyards organically from the beginning… Read more »
Chardonnay – Rich Wine, Rich History (#Winophiles)
Many joke that Chardonnay is the chicken of wine grapes. Although more neutral in flavors, it offers flexibility to produce many wine styles. In this article, I explore its evolution in California and share characteristics of the wine it makes in other parts of the world.
Tasting Blandy’s, the Essence of Madeira
Whether you think I am talking about cooking wine, or are an actual lover of these fortified wines, this post has something for everyone, thanks to our recent time at Blandy’s on Madeira Island. The trip was spontaneous, thus not much prior research except for reading Tom Mullen’s Forbes article and booking a tour at the only organic winery on the… Read more »
Change Your 2023 Wine Routine, Reach for the Jura! #Winophiles
The tiny Jura region is filled with traditional and modern style wines. i invite you to discover a few of both with me today!
Negroamaro – Three Styles from Puglia + Food Pairings
Cold weather and gray skies mean reaching for wines that remind me of sunshine. Let me introduce you to the Negroamaro grape variety and an extremely tasty dish.
Preview: Italian Food, Wine, Travel Group Climb to Puglia
February is the Italian Food, Wine and Travel group’s second month climbing Italy. I say climbing because we are working ourselves from the bottom of the boot to the Alps at the top. Our January Sicilian adventures with Culinary Camilla (link) propelled us to Puglia, the long and skinny heel of the boot, where our virtual exploration of all things #ItalianFWT… Read more »
You Are Invited: Italian Food, Wine, Travel Group Climb to Puglia
February is the Italian Food, Wine and Travel group’s second month climbing Italy. I say climbing because we are working ourselves from the bottom of the boot to the Alps at the top. Our January Sicilian adventures with host Culinary Camilla (link) propelled us to Puglia (Apulia in Italian), the long and skinny heel of the boot, where our virtual… Read more »