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...
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...
This traditional Argentinian chimichurri sauce is a celebration of fresh herbs and well seasoned steak. This juicy, peppery and savory dish should be paired with a lovely fruit forward red from Argentina. Ingredients: 1 bunch Italian parsley, chopped fine 1...
An enthusiast’s wine appreciation encompasses a wide variety of activities beyond merely consumption. Wines are paired with food, compared side-by-side with other bottles of the same varietal and shared and discussed with friends. Enthusiasts may join a wine club...
A 14-hour journey will land you in this picturesque country filled with exotic nature, hospitality, food, and wine like you have never experienced. Travel to New Zealand though a bottle of wine or book your next vacation to “Middle earth”....
Make Shrimp Bisque from scratch with our easy recipe that will guarantee smooth, creamy results and deep flavor. Pair this seafood soup with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 ounces butter 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour 1 1/2 pounds medium...
Toque & Clochers "Saint Joseph" Limoux Chardonnay 2018 Staff Pick! Special wine bottled from a historical auction in France. Only a limited amount available and exclusively from Bottle Shop. Our Chardonnay comes from the village of "Saint Joseph" that was auctioned in...
Serves 4Ingredients: 8 ounces medium shell or elbow macaroni 2 cups whole milk 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 ounces extra sharp white cheddar cheese, grated 6 ounces Imported Swiss cheese, grated Pinch of freshly ground black pepper...
Spring is always a great time to add vibrant colors of fresh seasonal produce to your dishes. This exciting recipe for Pasta Royale, serves up vivid warm hues of deep purple, bright yellow and fiery orange. With this recipe, the...
Monica Yu is our Wine Buyer and has been a part of Plume Ridge Bottle Shop since inception. She is responsible for sourcing wines from all regions and follows our philosophy of wine as a lifestyle and wine, like food,...
Cellar workers, or cellar rats, are often romantically portrayed in movie fiction wearing pristine Carhartts and working in immaculate barrel rooms. The reality couldn’t be more different. Most work in the cellar involves liquid and plenty of it. Grape...
The celebration of the Chinese New Year is upon us. Just across the Pacific Ocean, communities in Asia celebrate their biggest holiday of the year. The festivities will last typically two weeks long. In a none covid year, usually there will...
