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 “not doing it right.” At …
Pairing a Dinner to the Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2010
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 tried, with a three-course meal: …
Quady Winery’s Elysium Dessert Wine
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. Because of this, I thought …
2005 Fratelli Recchia Ca’Bertoldi Amarone and Valentine’s Day
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 to create a menu plan …
Is it a Faux Pas to Drink Cabernet in the Summer?
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? Thus, July brides are advised …
Wines Aged Under Water? Have You Tried Any of These?
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 Carolina). These wines sell at …
Five Popular Red Wines
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 like to get together and …
How To Choose A Cabernet Sauvignon
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 world, Cabernet Sauvignon is one …
Food Pairing With Malbec (Guest Post)
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 a big dinner party with …
Tips For Serving Cabernet Sauvignon (Guest Post)
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 the food you will provide, …
