This wine and food pairing blog was inspired by my husband, Ron. Almost every night, he will look across the …
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What Are We Drinking Tonight, Honey?
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 …
An Invite to Indiana Wine
Although best known for car racing and Hoosier basketball, Indiana established the first successful commercial wine …
Amongst the Vines at Panther Ridge Vineyard
Suzanne Farver of Panther Ridge Vineyard invited me to harvest her Pinot Noir grapes. The time I spent …
Reverie Winery Estate
Reverie Winery Estate is focused exclusively on Napa Valley single-vineyard Bordeaux-style wines …
Sam’s General Store in Napa Valley
Learn about the history & hospitality of Napa Valley’s high-end coffee café, Sam’s General Store, and …
A Love Letter to Pinot Noir
Dear Pinot Noir, I do not remember exactly when we first met, probably at a party or a business dinner. But it …
Idaho First Wine Producing State in Northwest
Idaho was the first wine-producing state in the Northwest. Today, there are over sixty wineries across Idaho …
The Mediterranean Inspired Meal
When I think of tomatoes in a dish, wines from Italy and Greece comes to mind. I decided on one I had been aging …
Summer Solstice Sampler
In this issue of Bottle Talk, I am sharing the list and descriptions of the wine served at this special and fun …
Hula Over to Wine from Hawaii
Hawaii is home to the southernmost winery in America: Volcano Winery. I visit MauiWine and review wine …
A Reverse Wine Pairing with Château Sansonnet
After accidentally opening a 2011 Château Sansonnet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, I made a reverse …
Dining Deliciously Gluten-Free
Learn about gluten, related health conditions, gluten-free foods, tips for dining out, and GF dishes at …
Catalonia Wine Region of Spain
While traveling in the Northeast wine region of Catalonia, Spain, I plan to visit the two famous regions of Penedès and …
State of Georgia Wine Country
Not to be confused with the country of Georgia and its long history of wine making, Georgia, the state, was one …
Seventy-Two Hours in NYC with Susan and Ron
Ron and I traveled to New York City for a three-day food, wine, and opera weekend. January is a great time to visit, as its typically less …
“Eat Dirt” at Priest Ranch Winery
Is there a more enticing pairing than wine & chocolate? Priest Ranch Wines has an “eat Dirt” experience …
April 2025 Wine Recommendations
In this April 2025 issue of Bottle Talk, my recommendations include easy-drinking wines, which have recently …
Florida for Wine Enthusiasts
The idea of grapes being cultivated in the state of Florida for wine production may be hard to grasp. For some …
January 2025 Wine Recommendations
Happy New Year! In this January 2025 issue of Bottle Talk, I am looking back and sharing four wines that I …
Delaware Does Wine
Delaware is the smallest wine-producing state with just five wineries: Nassau Valley, Pizzadili, Blend of …
The New Year: Embrace a Lifestyle, Not a Resolution
Instead of resolutions, let’s embrace a new way of living. Consider trying a Blue Zones and Mediterranean …
Connect with Connecticut Wine Country
The Passport to Connecticut Farm Wineries program includes all the state wine producers. Today there are …
Exploration into Colorado Wine
Today there are +170 wineries across the state, with the main production of the Colorado wine industry in the …
Greek Wine and Food Pairing
Greek wine and food are an inseparable pair, and Greeks rarely drink without food. Lamb is a perfect …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Amazing Arkansas Wine
The most common grape in Arkansas wine is the Norton, producing the regional signature “Cabernet of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Summertime is Tomato Time
Summertime means fresh tomatoes! Here is a short review of the basic six types of tomato, each with a …
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Avocados are high in antioxidants and especially the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Both of which are …
A Beginner’s Guide to Arizona Wine
Arizona provides a perfect setting for growing a diverse set of wine grapes including Syrah, Malbec, and …
Wineries in Alaska
Although Alaska leans more towards whiskey and beer production, there are still a few wineries in Alaska. Learn …
All About Alabama Wine
Wine making in Alabama goes back to 1884 when the Alabama Fruit and Winery Association, composed of a …
Summer in a Bottle: Rosé Wine
I love watching the sunset into the Annisquam River while sipping a glass of Rosé wine during the summer …
Elegant Wine Tours
Today, Elegant Wine Tours has an expanded vehicle fleet. It can offer the right size ride for all occasions …
Red Thread Wines
In 2013, Brian and Gretchen Brakesman embarked on creating Red Thread Wines in Napa Valley’s famed …
Experience Wine and Caviar at Charles Krug Winery
Charles Krug Winery, established in 1861 and owned and operated by the Mondavi family since 1943, offers …
V. Sattui Winery
The V. Sattui winery story is historic and inspiring. Vittorio Sattui immigrated to the United States …
Cloud Nine Yoga
Laura Cropper, @NapaYogaGirl on Instagram, decided to become a yoga instructor based on her desire to …
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, St. Supéry is a leading 100% estate-grown winery in the Napa Valley. With …
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards
Materra Cunat Family Vineyards began with a love and respect for agriculture that Brian Cunat developed while …
French Onion Soup Food and Wine Pairing
On November 30th of every year, I celebrate my dad’s birthday by asking my husband Ron to make his favorite …
Perfect Pairing with Shrimp Lettuce Wrap
We have beautiful lettuce the size of small elephant ears, well maybe palm leaves, growing in our window boxes on the …
A Stormy Night Called for Spring Vegetable Pasta and an Angel
Saturday, March 30th, 2024, the night before Easter, and although it is supposed to be spring, it certainly doesn’t …