When in Provence...Enjoying Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc
Enjoying a fresh Fish Carpaccio with Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc on a Rooftop in Provence
My Gap Year
Yes, decades after graduating from college, I was able to enjoy a year like no other and I am here to tell tales! I will be filling in a...
Rosé for Wine Lovers
I can honestly say I forgot how good the Bandol Rosé from Domaine Tempier is, until I recently had the rare chance to buy some from...
New Year's Resolution #1
I would like to say "drink more champagne" but since I made that resolution last year, I am doing quite a good job keeping my commitment!...
Vietnamese Sloppy Joes with Toro
Yes, today we are mixing it up with some tasty results! I was looking for some ideas for ground meat as I recently stocked up at Costco...
Hunter's Chicken and Bordeaux Superieur
It's Fall (sort of) in Southeast Florida. We don't get Fall-like weather here in recent years till late November. But prior to this...
When Spanish Wine Pairs with Italian Tomato Sauce
So before you just say 'no,' let me explain. I've had to move my wine as of late, and in doing so came across a few things that made me...
When We Can't Be in Spain
It still makes sense to do what the Spanish do - which is to enjoy the perfect sinergy of some classic marinated olives and a glass or...
Celebrating a Volcanic Eruption with Etna Rosso
Today's tasty pairing brings the flavors of Sicily to wherever you choose to enjoy them Caponata with Tornatore Etna Rosso 2017 One of my...
Uncommon Pairings: New Year, New Wine!
Parmigiano with Barolo? Sure. Triple Cream and Champagne? Check. Let’s face it – you don’t need to be an expert for those pairings – you...
