Become a Wine Expert in 5 Easy Steps Ronda Bowen, June 24, 2014 Learning about wine is an intellectual pursuit of its own right. It’s fascinating just how many flavors you can get in wine and how complex a simple glass of alcohol can be. Many people feel intimidated by wine tasting, and they avoid trying different types of wine for fear of… Continue Reading
Pairing a Dinner to the Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2010 Ronda Bowen, March 9, 2014 When I received the 2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone, I received two other wines from Wine Chateau. I decided that I would put together a wine pairing with each of these the same way I had for the Amarone. I paired the 2010 Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva, the next wine we… Continue Reading
Quady Winery’s Elysium Dessert Wine Ronda Bowen, March 2, 2014 I love tiramisu. So I thought, given the Italian theme behind our Valentine’s Day dinner, it would be an excellent dessert choice. Because I would be cooking everything else from scratch, I cheated and got a pre-made tiramisu cake. Amarone is not a wine that should be paired with dessert…. Continue Reading
2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone and Valentine’s Day Ronda Bowen, February 24, 2014 What better a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with great food and great wine? When I received a free bottle of 2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone from Wine Chateau*, I immediately set out to create a menu that would pair well with it. As you well know, I like… Continue Reading
Is it a Faux Pas to Drink Cabernet in the Summer? Ronda Bowen, August 6, 2013 For a while, now, it’s been considered a faux pas to serve a heavy wine such as a rich Cabernet Sauvignon in the hottest months of the year. After all when it’s hot and humid outside do you really want to add more warmth and richness to your body?… Continue Reading
Wines Aged Under Water? Have You Tried Any of These? Ronda Bowen, July 10, 2013 In an article at Snooth today, Wine Under Water, the art of aging wine under water was the topic of discussion. The idea is that instead of aging wine in barrels or in a cellar, certain companies are aging their wines under deep water (think off the coast of South… Continue Reading
Five Popular Red Wines Ronda Bowen, June 21, 2013 I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Wine has long been known as a social drink. People… Continue Reading
How To Choose A Cabernet Sauvignon Ronda Bowen, June 21, 2013 I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Known as one of the best wines in the entire… Continue Reading
Food Pairing With Malbec (Guest Post) Ronda Bowen, June 19, 2013 I’ve decided that I will accept guest posts for this blog, especially while I’m pregnant, in order to provide you with fresh wine news. Here is another post from Chuck Withers over at Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. Serving drinks takes a certain amount of expertise. Whether you are having… Continue Reading
Tips For Serving Cabernet Sauvignon (Guest Post) Ronda Bowen, June 3, 2013 Here is another guest post from Chris Withers of the Two Guys Wine and Travel Blog. When you are planning a dinner party, you probably go over every last detail time after time to make sure that you have thoroughly prepared. There are a lot of aspects to consider, including… Continue Reading