When most people think about wine grapes, a few familiar names usually come to mind: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Merlot. These grapes dominate wine lists and store shelves...
Will AI take over on how consumers buy wine? Maybe. However, as that technology scours the internet to find the right wine suggestions, it is missing one very important dynamic… AI hasn’t tasted anything! Because it can’t. As we all...
Cashews are not the most popular nut, but it’s certainly highly consumed. It has a rich character and buttery texture. If you’re snacking on them, you can pull out some other characters with the right pairing of wine. Cashews...
This crunchy crispy and thin chicken is cooked to perfection with arugula, parmesan cheese, and lemon drizzled all over, makes for a delicious salad recipe. Paired with one of the best Sauvignon Blanc’s we’ve tasted this year from Napa Valley....
This vegan & plant-based, Hearts of Palm Ceviche is fresh, light and perfect as an appetizer or meal. This easy recipe can be made in minutes. Serve over mini tostadas, with tortilla chips, in lettuce cups, or in a halved...
The package arrived unceremoniously at my front door—6 bottles of wine from Plume Ridge Bottle Shop with a note from Wine Buyer, Monica Yu, “This is for your article about the right way to pair wine with cheese and...
Yule logs, also known as Buche de Noel can be traced to Europe. Now it is a popular Christmas dessert or pudding in a shape of a log and traditionally eaten in France. A quintessential dessert that is usually complex...
Bet you didn't know you could sauté grapes! With Nan's creativity at work, she is presenting a whole new way to try grapes. In fact there are three grape related ingredients in this dish: fresh red grapes, red wine and...
Chili is mostly always made with meat. Not this time. My husband and kids absolutely love this dish. It is a perfect blend of spices, beans for protein, and quinoa paired with a delicious Chenin Blanc on a cold winter...
This is something I’d ask a customer that came in looking for a brand name that you probably could get at any big retailer. Now of course, this was a lighthearted way to get their undivided attention. Then I...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, followed by the trifecta of winter holidays: Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. With the addition of Kwanzaa, the season of gratitude, gift-giving and feasting is upon us. Many holiday hosts are scouring...
A lot of wine drinkers are unaware of how wines can have different effects on the palate. Or is it your imagination? Nope! Atmosphere (or lack thereof) has plenty to do with what your palate can experience. Example: Drinking a...
This is a versatile fall dish that can be served on the side or as a main course. One can easily substitute with a plant based sausage to make this vegetarian friendly. A nice white dry wine with medium body...
