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Xinomavro: Greece’s Answer to Burgundy
rare grapes, sommelier, wine and food pairings

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

Tannat: The Crown Jewel of Uruguay.
sommelier, wine and food pairings, wine blog

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.

Grignolino: Springtime Pasta’s Perfect Pair
sommelier, wine and food pairings, wine blog

Grignolino: Springtime Pasta’s Perfect Pair

One of the things that most interests me as a sommelier is the wide variety of grapes grown. It fascinates … Continue reading Grignolino: Springtime Pasta’s Perfect Pair

Arizona… wine?
Travel, wine blog, Wine Regions

Arizona… wine?

If you’re like me, when you think of Arizona, visions of massive red rock structures jut up into a hot, … Continue reading Arizona… wine?

Cheese Fondue
Recipes, wine and food pairings

Cheese Fondue

Here’s the fondue recipe I used to pair with Chasselas wine. I used my Instant Pot but you could also … Continue reading Cheese Fondue

Chasselas: Switzerland’s White Wine
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Chasselas: Switzerland’s White Wine

When you think of wine making countries, which come to mind? France, Italy, the US, Australia. One rarely shouts, “Switzerland!” … Continue reading Chasselas: Switzerland’s White Wine

Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Recipes, wine and food pairings

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

This is the recipe I used to pair with Rossesse. To keep it easy like I did, buy fresh pesto … Continue reading Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Rossese: The Italian Riviera’s Red Star
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Rossese: The Italian Riviera’s Red Star

When one thinks of the Italian Riviera, images of Portofino or Cinqueterre come to mind full of colorful little buildings … Continue reading Rossese: The Italian Riviera’s Red Star

Cod in Coconut Cream Sauce
Recipes, wine and food pairings

Cod in Coconut Cream Sauce

Here’s the recipe I used to pair with aligote if you want to try it yourself! INGREDIENTS Olive Oil (2 … Continue reading Cod in Coconut Cream Sauce

Sesame Orange Salmon
Recipes, wine and food pairings

Sesame Orange Salmon

If you’re curious to try the recipe for the dish I paired with carricante here it is! INGREDIENTS Oranges (2) … Continue reading Sesame Orange Salmon

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