A boat cruise up the Rhone River in Southern France took us from Tarascon (just south of Avignon) to Lyon. One of the many highlights included a tour, tasting and lunch at Château de Beaucastel, a famous producer in Chateauneuf du Pape. Check out the menu and wine pairings!
Sicilian Food and Wine
Just finished reading a book titled The World of Sicilian Wine. The Island is a treasure trove of unique wines and native ingredients to make for really interesting wine and food pairings.
Japan Restaurants
On our two-week trip to Japan, we discovered excellent restaurants, historic shrines and beautiful parks & resort areas. But it was the cultural habits seen in the daily lives of the Japanese that caught my eye. Check out this post!
Gewürztraminer and Risotto with Asparagus & Smoked Trout
Risotto makes a great first course, with smoked trout adding salty complexity and asparagus adding color and crunch. The dish calls for a dry, but fruity white wine. Check out my notes on Gewürztraminer and Muscadet, wines you need to get to know!
Savenniéres and Pink Snapper
Summer’s on its way. Grilled Snapper is always a winner, but this recipe . . . with Savenniéres . . . a rich Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley . . . takes it to another level. You gotta try this pairing!
Cali Wine Road Trip – Days 6 & 7 – Sea Ranch and Big Sur
Our final leg of this Road Trip is all about the northern and central California coastline – some of the most dramatic coastal terrain in the US. Check it out.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 5 – Anderson Valley
On this day we head north to the wineries in the Anderson Valley, through a Redwood Grove and to the coastal town of Mendocino.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 4 – Sonoma
The Russian River Valley in Sonoma – a mosaic of microclimates – is a haven for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Check out what we learned there.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 3 – Ridge
The road trip targets Ridge Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 2 – Santa Ynez Valley
The road trip continues on through the Santa Ynez Valley to Moonstone Beach.