Our fifth year for recommending Thanksgiving wines. But this year the focus is on value. All the best for a great Thanksgiving!
Pinot Noir
Lobster Pasta with Tomato – Red or White Wine?
Fiano di Avellino – one of Italy’s great white wines few have heard of. It absolutely sings with this Lobster Pasta.
Holiday Wines 2018
Many Holiday wine recommendations fail to advise you of food pairings and may list wines that you can’t find in wine stores. You deserve better, and we happily accept the challenge. Here are our best ideas.
Burgundy Barge Cruise – The Grands Crus
We tasted white and red Burgundies from all 32 Grands Cru vineyards over the course of 6 dinners. They forced me to do it.
Grilled Salmon with Creamy Tarragon Sauce – Wine Pairing
Fiano di Avellino and this retro sauce recipe make music together when paired with grilled Salmon. Check it out.
Frappato and Chicken Marsala
The critics are raving about the 2014 vintage of Sicilian wines. While a healthy dose of skepticism is always in order, I agree with them in this case. Nero d’Avola and the reds from Etna are excellent examples. But give Frappato a try . . . especially paired with this Chicken Marsala dish. Eccezionale!
Holiday Wines 2016
‘Tis the season to recommend wines for the Holidays. We believe this post is “more complete” than the recommendations provided by your local newspaper or wine merchant.
Thanksgiving Wines 2016
Have you selected your Thanksgiving wines yet? If not, perhaps this post will help. All the best for a safe and happy Holiday!
Holiday Wines for 2015
The Holidays are nearing, so I thought I’d share with you my recommendations for your special dinners this Season. Cheers!!!
Coq Au Vin Wine Pairing
Elevate the humble chicken and serve Coq Au Vin. Julia Childs will show you the way. And pairing this with a beautiful Pinot Noir from California will illustrate why this is a classic combination.