Food & Wine — Wine Tasting
Pairing Wine with Thai Food
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
Thai food is among the most popular cuisines in the world, and for good reason, it's delicious! Thai cuisine is known for its intricate blend of flavors, combining sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes in each dish. This complexity makes pairing wine with Thai food a challenge, but not impossible. We'll help you can find the perfect wine to complement some of the most popular Thai dishes. What Makes Thai Food Unique? Thai food is known for its vibrant colors, spice, and bold flavors. Many dishes are made with a variety of unique ingredients, such as lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves,...
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April Wine Tasting Event
Posted by Plume Ridge Bottle Shop on
This past Thursday we hosted our first wine tasting event since 2020 at Chase's La Verne, and with over 60 people in attendance it was quite a turnout. With flowing pours of 9 different wines selected by Sommelier Blake Leland, there was a wine for every palate. Appetizers included artisan cheese platter and wagyu beef mushrooms were ideally paired with the wines. Incase you missed our event, sign up for our newsletter to get notified on future tastings. The incredible line up featured all family estate producers and boutique wineries from around the world. Many were sustainable and organic. ...
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Heirloom Tomatoes and Summer Time
Posted by Monica Yu on
September is here which means summer is coming to an end, and fresh Heirloom Tomato’s are growing away. Heirloom tomato’s come in all different shapes, sizes and colors; which is an exciting addition to any meal. These tomatoes come in different flavors range from high acidity to mild and almost sweet. It just depends on the Heirloom you pick while you are at the local farmers market or grocery store. These tomatoes are such a fun way to brighten up a dish you maybe preparing for friends and family. Heirloom tomatoes can be used for an appetizer or as a side dish.