Food & Wine — Rose
The Best Summer Time Wines
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
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...
- Tags: blaufrankisch, chardonnay, pinot grigio, prosecco, Ray Ibanez, rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine Blog, wine pairing
Cold Gazpacho with Avocado and Crabmeat
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With the weather heating up, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers are abundant either in your home garden or local farmer’s market. This is the perfect time to indulge in this delicious cold soup. Pair with a refreshing Rose or Chardonnay. Ingredients for soup: 24 oz. large ripe red tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks 1 large stalk celery, chopped 1 large red pepper, seeded and cut into chunks 1 Serrano Chile (optional), seeded and cut into chunks 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. tomato juice...
- Tags: Nanette Berning-Pate, Rose, Seafood, Soup, Vegetables, White Wine
Antipasto Pairings: Tasty Summer Sipping & Snacking
Posted by Monica Yu on
Sometimes we forget about antipasto except when we throw parties. However, during the summer it is a common lunch routine in Italy and other European countries. With summer heating up and the desire for hot foods is on vacation, why not integrate more antipasto into your meals? Pack a picnic or set the patio table, it's time to dine outdoors with some of your forgotten favorites. Most people associate hors d'oeuvres with white wine, but lightness alone does not make a wine interestingly versatile. A nice crisp Chardonnay has just enough acidity to cut through creamy goat cheese. Try creating an artichoke and...
- Tags: Appetizers, Chardonnay, Parties, Rose, Syrah
Fish Tacos
Posted by PR Staff on
Living in Southern California comes with so many perks; gorgeous consistent weather, stunning outdoor environs and a condensed and diverse disarrangement of culinary adventures. This week we choose to focus on one of our favorite culinary niches, the fish taco!If there has even been a great time to be a taco lover, it is now. It seems that with the up-rise in culinary diversity and the increase of small and mobile eateries, the modern taco is breaking all the rules of tradition. The Kogi Truck being the most famed fusion tacos at the moment. Even within the niche of fish...
- Tags: Albarino, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Mendocino, Merlot, Napa, Organic, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Rose, roussane, Sauvignon Blanc, Seafood, tacos, Viognier, Zinfandel
Wines of Montpellier: Chateau de l'Engarran
Posted by Monica Yu on
Check out our Virtual Tasting with the wines of Montpellier and our latest imports from France. Without the luxury of traveling, let's reminisce some of our current discoveries from a historical wine region from France. Imagine the Southern Coast of France shaped like a crescent with Provence to the east and Rousillon to the South. The city of Montpellier is located 6 miles from the coast, is about 2 hours from Marseille, 1.5 hour from Perpignan and a 4-hour train ride from Paris. It is famous for its University, one of the oldest in the world, founded in 1160. Nostradamus, the...