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Grilled Chicken Thighs and “The Noble Wine”

January 17, 2016 By Steven 6 Comments

Elevate the status of chicken thighs by pairing it with mushrooms, tomatoes, pancetta . . . and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Tuscany’s friendly version of Sangiovese.

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Filed Under: Poultry, Rhone Reds, Sangiovese Tagged With: Chicken Thighs, Cote du Rhone, Mushrooms, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Chenin Blanc and Asparagus Soup with Pancetta

January 1, 2016 By Steven 2 Comments

With the onset of cold, wet weather, comfort foods command your attention. This excellent soup recipe will likely move to your go-to list, especially when paired with Chenin Blanc . . . a varietal that beat out some other likely candidates!

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Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Soups Tagged With: Asparagus, California Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling

Holiday Wines for 2015

December 10, 2015 By Steven 4 Comments

The Holidays are nearing, so I thought I’d share with you my recommendations for your special dinners this Season. Cheers!!!

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Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne/Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

November 26, 2015 By Steven 4 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some ideas for what to pour for dinner tonight. All the best!

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Filed Under: Beaujolais, Champagne/Sparkling, Pinot Gris, Poultry, Zinfandel Tagged With: Pinot Gris

Venison and Nero d’Avola

November 9, 2015 By Steven 10 Comments

Farm-raised Venison Tenderloin – the healthier red meat – is a game-changer. No guilt. Serve it with Green Peppercorn Sauce and Sicily’s noble red wine, Nero d’Avola.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Gewurztraminer, Italian Reds, Soups, Syrah/Shiraz Tagged With: California Syrah, Gewürztraminer, Nero d'Avola, Pumpkin Soup, Venison Tenderloin

Domaine Tempier

October 25, 2015 By Steven 2 Comments

Rare is the winery tour where one gets the opportunity to taste wine that’s one week old! And wine that’s 30 years old! That was the case for us at Domaine Tempier in Le Plan du Castellet, France.

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Filed Under: Wineries Tagged With: Mourvedre, Rosé, Tempier

Restaurant JAN in Nice, FR

October 13, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Restaurants frequently disappoint. But it’s all the more memorable when you find one that truly delivers. Check out our experience in the city of Nice.

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Filed Under: Restaurants

Etna Rosso and Grilled Porcini-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak

September 23, 2015 By Steven 3 Comments

You’ve been grilling steaks for years. But you’ve probably never grilled like this blog post suggests. I posit that this will be your new way to grill Rib-Eye! Check it out.

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Filed Under: Beef/Lamb/Venison, Italian Reds Tagged With: Etna Rosso, Rib Steak, Rub

Argentine Torrontés and Romesco Sauce #WinePW

September 13, 2015 By Steven 14 Comments

Ready for an alternative to dairy-based sauces for fish and vegetables? Enter Romesco – a roasted vegetable sauce from Spain that will move into your top 10 list. Serve it with Torrontes for a unique food and wine pairing experience.

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Filed Under: Sauces, Sherry, Torrontes Tagged With: Sherry, Torrontes

Sake and Yakitori

September 4, 2015 By Steven Leave a Comment

Fatigued from grilling chicken the same old way? And serving it with the same old white wine? Then it’s time to look to the way the Japanese grill chicken and what they drink with it!

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Filed Under: Poultry, Sake Tagged With: Grilled Chicken, Sake

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