Category Archives: Pairing Wine With Food

Wine Resolution #1: Drink More Bubbly!

Though not my top resolution, or even one that I write down every year, I do try to do this often – drink more bubbly. More specifically, drink it with food. Sure, we have it at weddings and on New Year’s Eve, but why don’t we open sparkling wine … More

Tags: bubbly, champagne
Categories: Holidays, Pairing Wine With Food
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Holiday Entertaining Tips and Video

Mike and I recently had the opportunity to spend some time in the kitchen with Chef Ruth van Waerebeek, the Executive Winery Chef at Concha y Toro in Chile. We tasted some delicious wines and cooked some delectable treats for the holidays.

Chef Ruth likes to pair her foods to … More

Categories: Holidays, Pairing Wine With Food
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Crisp weather = warmer wines

Some people are seasonal drinkers, choosing wines that match the weather. I tend to be one of those people. Summer = crisp whites; Winter = hearty reds. Granted, I mix it up a bit as there is never a bad time for most wines. This past couple of weeks, it’s … More

Tags: carmenere, italy, pinot noir, tempranillo
Categories: Pairing Wine With Food, What We're Drinking, Wine Recommendations
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Date Night at Home


Saturday night – date night! Time to let the stress of the previous week go and enjoy good food, good wine and lingering conversation with your significant other. Restaurants are commonplace to do this, though these days, trying to cut costs has led us to stay in a bit more. … More

Categories: Pairing Wine With Food, What We're Drinking
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Pairing Wine with Fireworks

As with all fun, festive celebrations, beverages are key to your Fourth of July party.  And because you’re celebrating our nation’s birthday, keeping the wine American is a nice tribute. After all, our wine industry has come a long way since Mr. Jefferson’s attempt at vine growing in Virginia. As … More

Tags: pairings
Categories: Pairing Wine With Food, Wine Recommendations
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