The road trip continues on through the Santa Ynez Valley to Moonstone Beach.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 1 – Ojai
Join Trish and me on a wine road trip from Newport Beach to Mendocino. First stop: Ojai Valley.
Cab Franc and Swordfish with Rosemary, Olives & Citrus
Want to serve a grilled fish dish to your red wine-drinking guests? This is the recipe that fills that bill. And serving it with Cabernet Franc will showcase your skills in creative wine-pairing.
Riesling and Mardi Gras Gumbo
This past Tuesday was Mardi Gras – a perfect opportunity for Shrimp Gumbo. I paired this great recipe with a German Riesling and a Beaujolais Morgon. Which was best? Take a look . . .
Chardonnay and Chicken Supremes
Cast aside your dietary concerns about cream sauces and try this recipe from Julia Child. This dish, and a beautiful Cali Chardonnay like the Patz & Hall, will make for an elegant dining experience.
Roussanne and Pork Chops with Basil Cream Sauce
Pork is the “Other White Meat”. Right? This opens up the possibility of serving a white wine. If so, which white grape? And how does it stack up against a red Burgundy?
Holiday Dinner Party!
This Holiday Dinner took a good bit of time and effort. But the gratification of winning the “Kentucky Derby” of dinner parties is without equal.
Lambrusco!
Yes, you read the title correctly. No, this is not the cloying, headache-inducing Riunite of your college days. This is THE festive complement to your most impressive Antipasti Platter!
Turkey Day Trials
My recommendation for a Thanksgiving wine? Don’t serve one, serve a variety!
Grilled Pork Chops with Pinot Noir and Espresso-Infused Demi-Glace
This is a great recipe to move you out of your comfort zone of fruit-forward, over-extracted California red wines and serve an old world red from Portugal. It’s all about the sauce.