Tag: Wine
To Savor: The splendid sangiovese
Working in the wine business has given me the ability to travel abroad to Italy. Long, winding roads flanked by a sea of vineyards...
To Savor: A match for Easter meals
The Easter holiday is always a popular one for pairing wines with food. There are different cultures that incorporate an abundance of dishes that...
To Savor: Expand your wine horizon
I just returned home from a trip to Piedmont, Italy, a northern region that borders France and Switzerland.
Piedmont is also renowned for its red...
Enlisting for wine knowledge at boot camp
A new year is a great opportunity to gain new knowledge. The idea of a clean slate can be very appealing. Just as appealing...
To Savor: Sipping resolutions for the new year
Resolutions. New habits. Changes. These words reflect what often happens with many of us in January. Out with the old and in with the...
To Savor: Wines that serve make good ‘winter warmer’ gifts
This time of year is often when we gravitate to special wines and what I refer to as “winter warmers.” These are hearty, full-bodied...
To Savor: Daunting Thanksgiving task made easier
Clients, friends and family often ask me for wine pairings for their Thanksgiving table. They want the right wine selections to match their cuisine.
Thanksgiving...
To Savor: Change of wine seasons
A few weeks ago, the weather started to change to crisp and cool, and I immediately gravitated toward cooking hearty foods and naturally pairing...
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival exceeds expectations
A chef collaboration hosted by four-time James Beard Award winner Andrew Zimmern was a standout at the recent Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival...
To Savor: Some wines from afar
I recently returned from a 10-day trip to Turkey. I visited the European and Asian sides of Turkey, reveling in the delectable local cuisine...