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...
Have an abundance of tomatoes from your summer garden? This is the perfect way to use up this key ingredient, balanced by the perfect buttermilk dressing. Serves 4Ingredients: 3 to 4 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 eggs beaten...
This healthy and vibrant dish is suitable to be paired with a crisp glass of Greek White wine or a zesty Sauvignon Blanc. Inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, this dish is simple to make and the fresh...
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....
Grilling season is in. Pro tip from our Culinary Professional Nannette Berning-Pate, "I like to serve this recipe at room temperature with some grilled crusty artisan bread and a tossed green salad." Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 large boneless New...
What is more American than rock music and grilled foods? Independence Day may have you singing Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA", but this delicious recipe will have you singing a slightly different tune. Grilled corn is one of those...
True barbecue connoisseurs battle at the pit for the best in meat. We aim to provide you with a general wine pairing to barbecue. Barbecue, much like wine, comes in many different regional variations with unique combinations of styles and...
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...
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!...
By : Iris Rowlee On January, 26th 2021 the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité, or INAO, the French Wines of Origin quality oversight board, officially gave approval for six new grape varieties to be planted in the...
Winemaking is incredibly complex, yet wine labels are tiny. They read like coded messages because a lot of information is contained in a little piece of beautifully-designed real estate. Every single element must transmit a wealth of information. In this...
From Pre-Covid Travels Experiencing culinary delights while you travel, creates forever lasting memories. I had the pleasure of spending Valentine's Day with my wife while she was judging wines for Anivin in Paris, France this year. We treated ourselves to...
Ingredients for the Romesco Sauce: 1- 1inch slice artisan style bread such as ciabatta or batard. Olive oil to toast bread Sea salt 1/2 cup Marcona almonds roasted 3 medium cloves garlic 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1...
