What a chef eats at home Rarely do I take the time to prepare myself dinner – no matter how simple of a recipe. But when I treat myself, it’s with simple dishes like this humble home-cooked, braised chicken breast. This braised chicken recipe is easy and nutritious. But its combination of bold and subtle […]
This hearty, roasted winter squash dish is a great vegetarian entrée or can be served as a side dish for carnivores. (I recommend pairing it with roasted pork shoulder or pork tenderloin…And perhaps a Pinot Noir!) What’s best about this recipe is that it pairs roasted butternut squash – or whatever squash you’re using – […]
Founded in 1790, the Sandeman story is a long and fascinating one. It may be the most recognized Porto in the world. The caped silhouette of “The Don” is an iconic image in fortified wines. And while you can learn about that from their website, what I’m happy to teach you about today is their […]
The romance and wonder of Italy feel far away right now. Earlier this summer I wrote a series here in Wine of the Week of three other wines from my last visit. This Cecilia Beretta Prosecco Superiore takes me back to a week in the Veneto before the world changed.
I did a little wine shelf wandering. My theory is, if you’re armed with a bit of knowledge and an adventurous spirit, you’ll be rewarded. Rutherford Lane Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of my theory. It’s also a great teaching tool to share the kind of knowledge that makes wine shelf wandering a worthwhile […]
McBride Sisters Collection has a great story. Two real sisters, Andréa and Robin. Two different mothers, same father. Raised on different continents, both in prominent wine regions. They didn’t even know about each other until they were 16 and 25 years old, respectively. Andréa grew up in Marlborough, New Zealand. Robin grew up in Monterey, California. […]
Tasting Barnard Griffin Rosé for the first time is like experiencing an Italian-American love story, of sorts… An Italian visits Washington State, decides she feels very much at home, then thrives in her new surroundings. That’s a version of my own story. It also the (unlikely?) story of the Sangiovese grape.
Côtes-du-Rhône reds remind me of snuggling in front of a fireplace. But, snuggling up with a delicious bottle of red wine doesn’t require being in front of a crackling fireplace. In fact, as I write this in the midst of a heatwave, I can’t recommend that at all! No need. The 2017 Domaine des Gravennes […]
You may already be familiar with Paso Robles. Some call it the “wild west of wine”. Maybe that wild reputation frees some local winemakers to experiment with lesser known grapes and unique blends. Or, maybe it’s the land itself. Paso Robles is in the southern part of the Central Coast of California. It is one […]
