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Greek Wine and Food Pairing
Greek wine and food are an inseparable pair, and the Greeks rarely drink without food. Lamb is a perfect match for many Greek wines.
A Beginner’s Guide to California Wine
California is the king of American wine making, producing over 84% of all the wine in the US. California wines competed with established …
A Beginner’s Guide to Franciacorta
Franciacorta sparkling wine may be Italy’s best kept wine secret. This Italian wine has only in recent times found its way into global wine …
Fish Cakes To The Rescue
To pair with the fish cakes, green salad, and sweet potato French fries, I chose a 2021 bottle of Marsannay white burgundy from Louis Jadot.
Amazing Arkansas Wine
The most common grape in Arkansas wine is the Norton, producing the regional signature “Cabernet of the Ozarks” with …
10 Things You Never Knew About California Wine
California is a global powerhouse. If it were a country, it would be the world’s 4th-largest producer of wine behind France, Italy, and Spain.
Beginners Guide to Barolo Wine
Barolo is a food wine best served with hearty meats, lamb stew, or rich pasta dishes. It is also one of the longest aged of all Italian wines.
Jancis Robinson 2024 Wine Writing Competition – Big Old Bottle
Back in June, I entered the Jancis Robinson 2024 Wine Writing Competition. The theme was “Your Most Memorable Wine Moment,” …
August 2024 Wine Recommendations
In the summer, I tend to drink white and rosé wine more often than red, but red wine still has a place on the table during the hot summer …
Marsala Wine Isn’t Just for Cooking
Today, most people think of Marsala wine as a cooking wine used to make sauces. Though, higher quality Italian Marsala is more delicious …
Summertime is Tomato Time
Summertime means fresh tomatoes! Here is a short review of the basic six types of tomato, each with a different preparation and use.
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Avocados are high in antioxidants and especially the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of which are important to eye and skin health.
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