Arvisionadu: Windswept, Wild, and Nearly Forgotten
It’s no secret that I have a soft spot for rare grape varieties. But there’s rare, like Grechetto—unfamiliar to most … Continue reading Arvisionadu: Windswept, Wild, and Nearly Forgotten
Gelber Muskateller: One of the Many Faces of Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains is one of the oldest grape varieties in the world. It’s said to be of … Continue reading Gelber Muskateller: One of the Many Faces of Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
Pignolo: One of Italy’s Most Age-Worthy Wines
When thinking about red wines to cellar from Italy, you probably think of Barolo made from the nebbiolo grape, Brunello … Continue reading Pignolo: One of Italy’s Most Age-Worthy Wines
Xinomavro: Greece’s Answer to Burgundy
If you love wine, you have the ancient Greeks to thank. They were pioneers who knew how to party, and … Continue reading Xinomavro: Greece’s Answer to Burgundy
Verdejo: The Spanish Sauvignon Blanc Alternative
Do you ever crave a light, refreshing white to go with fish or salads, but are tired of sauvignon blanc? … Continue reading Verdejo: The Spanish Sauvignon Blanc Alternative
Veal Marsala
This is the recipe I used to pair with Merenzao. It’s a lighter version of the traditional Veal Marsala and … Continue reading Veal Marsala
Merenzao: A Grape with Many Names
Trousseau, Bastardo, Gros Cabernet. These are just a few of Merenzao’s other names. Originally from the Jura region of eastern … Continue reading Merenzao: A Grape with Many Names
Pineau d’Aunis: The Comeback Grape
How did a grape that was once the favorite of King Charles III, exported as the first “vin clairet” to … Continue reading Pineau d’Aunis: The Comeback Grape
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
This is the recipe I used to pair with my Tannat from Uruguay. I also greatly enjoyed the Tannat with … Continue reading Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Tannat: The Crown Jewel of Uruguay.
Tannat was born in 1783 in the southwest region of Madiran, France. Here, it was firm and powerful, with skins … Continue reading Tannat: The Crown Jewel of Uruguay.
Off the Beaten Wine Path 