Out of your comfort zone Did you know there are other good white wines – other than Chardonnay & Sauvignon? I like to challenge my wine class members taking them out of their white wine...
Serve only the best for Mom. Mother’s Day is Sunday and the time for mimosas and Bloody Marys has arrived. While there are many store-bought mixes, give Mom the best! Make it from scratch. There are...
A five-minute rant about Merlot in the 2004 film “Sideways” changed the trajectory of wine in the United States. While Cabernet Sauvignon was king, Merlot was the most widely planted grape on the...
It is finally that time of year to grab a few bottles of rosé, sit on the patio and watch the world go by. Crisp and refreshing, rosé is great to drink by itself after cutting the grass and also...
Champagne vs Sparkling Wine If you have ever read my wine column, you have probably realized by now that I am a wine nerd. I have always been fascinated by “wines of process”. These are extremely...
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and tables will be set with a variety of different flavors and textures. Tempranillo from the Spanish region of Rioja fits the bill quite nicely. Located in the...
Prosecco may lead in production but Franciacorta is the answer to Champagne Prosecco leads the production of sparkling wine in Italy by a country mile. Of the 300 million bottles of sparkling wine...
Kiss your Champagne flutes goodbye Yes, I said it. Looking sexy Champagne flutes look sexy, especially at a cocktail party. The sparkling wine catches the light and highlights the bubbles. The...
Even though it is not 90 degrees outside, rosé wine still should have a place in your cellar. With the start of the holiday season just few weeks away, most people have moved on to the big, full...
Syrah is a tough sell in a restaurant … And it shouldn’t be that way. When guests are describing what they want in a wine at the table, many guests tell me they want a wine that is big, rich and...
