Food & Wine — Chardonnay

With the summer heat in full swing, it's time to kick back, relax, and sip on some refreshing wines that are just perfect for those hot sunny days. Whether you're lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard barbecue, or picnicking in the park, these wines will keep you cool and elevate your summer experience. Let's dive in! The Perfect Wines For Summer Sippin' 1) Sauvignon Blanc Crisp and zesty Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is like a burst of sunshine in a glass! With its lively acidity and flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, and fresh-cut grass, it's the ultimate thirst-quencher. Pair...

  Our Culinary Specialist Nanette Berning-Pate strikes again with a touch of Spring and a classic brunch dish. Nothing can beat freshly made crepes, let alone healthy ones made with buckwheat. A savory dish combining cheese and asparagus calls for a medium bodied white wine such as Chardonnay. We suggest  La Colline Aux Fossiles or Truchard Estate Chardonnay.Serves 4IngredientsFor the crepe batter: 3/4 cup buckwheat flour 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Unsalted butter for the pan For the cheese and asparagus filling: 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese 8 ounces...

A warm and hearty Fall dish that is easy to prepare with your own corn stock or store bought vegetable or chicken stock. Chef's choice of pairing with this fresh and creamy dish is a nice Chardonnay or even a dry Chenin Blanc. Yield: 4 servings   Ingredients For Corn Stock: 2 corn cobs ( kernels reserved for risotto ) 1/2 small onion 1 celery rib 1 small carrot 1 small clove garlic Salt and pepper to taste   For Risotto: 6 cups corn stock 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion finely chopped about 1 cup 1 teaspoon salt Pinch black...

5 Fast Facts: Countdown these facts from 5 (commonly known), to 1 (geek level), with frequent Plume Ridge Bottle Shop blog writer, Patty Lyn Tweten. Find out how much you know about Chardonnay — the grape, the wine, the phenomenon. Check out our Chardonnay selection here.   5. It is ubiquitous: Chardonnay is everywhere and grown in every continent except Antarctica. The biggest producer is France—also its origin—with 126,000 acres under cultivation. The US, currently in second place with 106,000 acres, momentarily took the lead in the late 1980’s worldwide Chardonnay boom. In the 1990s, Chardonnay became a victim of...

Labor Day is nearing, bringing another summer to a close. The end of summer can be a bittersweet and busy time of the year. The weather is still gorgeous but schools are back in session. Naturally, we are all wanting to hold onto the last bits of relaxation before we free fall into the holiday season. This tasty Nicoise Sandwich is perfect for this time of the season since it is easy to create giving you more time for putting your feet up. Try this recipe with a Chardonnay as it is well rounded and compliments the creamy Aioli sauce and rich...