Pannonhalmi Apatsagi Pinceszet, Pannonhalmi Apatsagi Pinceszet…trips off the tongue, doesn't it? Try saying it 3 times real fast! (…)
I have mentioned before what a fantastic job my husband does of selecting wines for our house. Trips to our local wine market result in his spotting a few new gems for us to try, and the shop's lovely owner normally suggests a couple of exciting bottles for us to sample. No trip to the store would be complete, however, without him picking up a couple bottles of our favorite wine stand-bys. You know the kind I mean - the wines you want on hand for surprise guests, or the wine you open for a quick weeknight meal when you just can't justify opening that $30 bottle. We brought one such stand-by to the table this weekend, and after the rousing reception it received, we realized we shouldn't be taking it for granted. (…)
And the votes are in, folks! The verdict? "Not that bad!"
I have always been dying to try Trader Joe's much talked about Two Buck Chuck (or Three Buck Chuck, as the regional case may be.) My husband? Well, not so much. While our tastes in wine are well-matched, the one area we butt heads on is price. Always the budget-minded shopper, I urge my husband to stick to the $10 and under section of our local wine shop. When left to his own devices, he comes home with more than a few $20 bottles. Fortunately, he rarely picks a clunker. (…)
We've mentioned before how enamored we are with Wine Woot, and this week's offering is a great example why. As always, Wine Woot is offering an excellent wine at an even more excellent price, for one week only. This week's featured wine is a "3 Pack Plus One" of an assortment of Columbia Valley reds, all from the producer Helix. At $59.99 plus a mere $5.00 for shipping, that's enough to rate pretty high on our bargain-excite-o-meter.
But Wine Woot doesn't stop there. This week's feature is also a "Woot Launch" exclusive, with the inclusion of one bottle of the 2005 Helix Cabernet Sauvignon, available for the first time ever. With a promise of "subtle whiffs of vanilla and sprinkles of oak spice", we may be busting out the credit cards much sooner than we planned to after the holidays.
Looking for a last minute gift? Here's a great one for the red wine fan in your life, and with its reasonable price, you'll be able to share it with everyone on your list. (…)
'Tis the season for cocktail parties and office shindigs…which is how we rediscovered an old favorite from the days of summer. (…)
Choosing wines to serve at a Thanksgiving table can be a stressful decision. Turkey, a challenging bird (with it's flavor-disparate white and dark meats), never seems to pair well with any one wine. The traditional side dishes of sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing only lend to a meal that can often seem impossible to pair. Here are a few ideas that can help to alleviate your Turkey Day wine angst. (…)
Gougeres, the popular savory cheese puff, are typically made with Comte cheese. When prepared with Roquefort, the cheese mellows, providing a delightfully pungent and mildly salty flavor that's ideal when paired with a dry rose. (…)
Many of us are already familiar with the e-commerce dynamo, Woot!, which for one day only, offers a single item on their website at a bargain basement price. Mostly, the items are gadget and tech related, but a recent foray into wines has led to the launching of Wine Woot! Offered for one week at a time, Wine Woot! (…)
We hosted a dinner party this past weekend, and in addition to the requisite beer and wine selections, decided to jazz up the festivities with a signature cocktail of the evening with which to welcome our guests. Borrowing an idea from our favorite local watering hole, our friends were greeted at the door with our rendition of a "Ciccone Boom". (…)
Looking for the perfect way to match hors d'oeuvres and wine for your next get together? Once a month, we will share with you an appetizer and wine pairing that's made in heaven…starting with a Prosciutto Wrapped Crudite paired with a Chardonnay blend, as suggested by Giada De Laurentiis. (…)
With it's low alcohol content and ability to pair with a wide variety of foods, a Moscato D'Asti is an excellent choice for dinner or cocktail parties, or even served with a dessert course. We tried one this past weekend that ended with a lot of empty bottles. Lightly sparkling with a nice balanced sweetness, this Moscato has a clean, honeyed nose. (…)
Looking for an outstanding wine that will rock your world. Well, look no further. Give Earthquake a try. I tried the 2004 Petite Syrah and i have to say it was awesome. Smooth and delicious. It was a great compliment to the filet mignon i had. (…)
A buddy of mine brought this red from Spain over the other night. It's Navarra - old vine with a good taste. Plus, i just love the label. (…)
If you ever vist the first state, Delaware, be sure to check out Delaware's first and only winery. Nassau Valley Vineyards is a great little winery. (…)
I found this article in Newsday.com. It's about the production of "Ice" wine. It goes over the whole process for you. (…)
Ok, so I'm walking around my local wine shop picking up a few bottles along the way. As I pick up what I thought was my last bottle for this visit, something caught my eye. (…)
Ok, I get the screw-top caps. I like them, they come in real handy when you don't have a corkscrew around. When i mentioned the wine-in-a-can concept a while back it really got me thinking. (…)
10th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Lafayette, California
This Weekend - September 17 & 18, 2005
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, held each year on the third weekend in September, is the largest event in Lamorinda and one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. (…)
USA today has a great article on John Cleese of Monty Python fame who dive into the wine world. (…)
