Adventures in Food and Wine
Pizza and Champagne together? YES! Champagne has a range of flavors from fruity, floral, earthy, nutty, toasty, yeasty, to even honey. Add it’s effervescent bubbles, tart acidity, and general low alcohol all combine to make for a versatile wine for food pairings, even pizza….
When introduced to a new grape varietal or wine growing region, I follow one of the principle tips for food and wine pairing; “if it grows together, it goes together.” Albariño from Rías Baixas located in northwestern Spain, bordering the Atlantic Ocean is known for its fresh seafood. These pan grilled clams paired with a glass of Spanish Albariño is a classic pairing that is simple but loaded with flavors that enhance both the freshness of the wine and clams….
The peak of summer is upon us, the days are hot, the produce is plentiful, and simplicity becomes my mantra. Refreshing rosés are my wine of choice, and cheese boards with savory nibbles, fresh fruit and vegetables become my outdoor dinner, enjoying the grandeur of nature and summer.
This month the French Winophiles are hosting a virtual French Rosé Party. Thanks to Teuwen Communications for sponsoring our event by supplying some of us with three French Provencal rosés from Chateau de Berne….
When I first moved to Georgia from California, finding “local wine country” had not even occurred to me. A day trip to Northern Georgia revealed not only a beautiful region of Georgia, the beginning of the Appalachian Mountain range but also, rows and rows of vineyards….
We eat with our eyes. We desire food that looks beautiful, appetizing and appealing to our senses. A photograph of food may be the first element that draws us in, we then explore further and read the recipe. What about wine labels? In the sea of wine on store shelves, are you first attracted to the label of a wine? Wine Studio, a virtual wine education program, recently took a closer look at “The Wow factor of rosé and its design influence on wine labels.” Could wine labels be the next revolution in the rosé wine market, or are they already! We examined and appreciated four rosé wine labels and of course we tasted too!…
Farmers’ Market Pasta with Chiaretto di Bardolino, an Italian dry rosé, is my idea of enjoying the virtues of summer. Farmers’ markets are a favorite of mine throughout the year, but it’s in the summer months when they come into their full expression, vendor tables overflowing with summer produce and relaxed shoppers strolling and savoring…
Alsace is a wine growing region in northeastern France that lays between the Rhine river and the Vosges mountains. Over 90% of the wines produced in Alsace are white grape varieties including; Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Sylvaner. Pinot Noir is the singular red grape variety produced in the region. The Alsace…
What I love about summer meals is the ease in which they can be prepared. Chicken with shaved vegetables and almond pesto is that easy summer salad: raw shaved vegetables and leftover chicken accented with almond pesto for a burst of added flavor. I created this salad to pair with Soave, an Italian white wine…
Looking for a food-friendly white wine for the summer months ahead? If your usual summer choices are Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, try Vermentino! Vermentino, in general, has more complexity than Pinot Grigio and not the bracing acidity and grassy notes often found in Sauvignon Blanc. Vermentino is produced in a number of different countries and…