The Wine Pairing Weekend group heads to Texas wine country this weekend. Host Michelle Williams of Rockin’ Red Blog, a resident of Texas and fan of Texas wines, provided a wonderful primer on the subject in her invitation post. While I did not go to Texas wine country, I have had the pleasure of tasting... Continue Reading →
Brazilian Merlot with Mushroom Risotto – #MerlotMe Month #WinePW
I never gave up on Merlot despite all of the hype in the Sideways era. Not a Paul Giamatti fan on any topic, I certainly wasn't swayed by his insistence that Merlot should have been replaced by Pinot Noir. However, I do recognize that for a long time, Merlot suffered because of that silly movie. Well... Continue Reading →
Miolo Merlot Paired with Brazilian Skirt Steak with Golden Garlic Butter – #WinePW
This was the view outside of my window on my trip to Brazil last January. It is of the Miolo winery. The Miolo family hails from Italy, as do so many people in the Brazilian wine industry. Many moved to Brazil in the late 1800s. Most come from two specific regions in Italy, either the... Continue Reading →
Wines of Brazil Wine Preview for Saturday, September 14th #WINEPW
Olá and welcome to the preview post for our Wines of Brazil #WinePW event which is coming up this Saturday September 14th at 11am ET/8am PT. You may not have had the chance to try a wine from Brazil yet but you should keep these wines on your radar. Brazil makes sparkling, still and sweet, white,... Continue Reading →
February #WinePW Crociani’s Rosso di Montepulciano and Turkey Chili For A Cold Winter’s Day
February #WinePW Features Women Owned Wineries, Women Who Make Wine Simple Turkey Chili Cheers to Women Owned Wineries and Women Who Make Wine! This February 10, the Wine Pairing Weekend crew as we showcase some of our sweethearts are writing about women who own wineries or make wine — and food that pairs well with... Continue Reading →