2016 Beringer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei If you visit the Napa Valley, don’t miss the historic Beringer estate. Beringer is the longest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley with over 142 years. And it is still going strong. However, the winery’s impact extends beyond its […]
2017 Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei Recently I wrote about my love of Old World-style wines. However, there are times when ripe tropical fruits and easy, breezy simplicity beckons. Of course, this becomes even more enjoyable when they possess a bit of finesse and complexity. That’s why […]
NV Le Grand Courtage, Grande Cuvee Brut Rosé, France Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei Certain places, situations, and especially foods, trigger cravings for very particular accompaniments. For me, there are many occasions when only pink bubbles will do. In this case, it was sunset at sea, off the coast of Mazatlán.
2016 Arboleda, Carménère, Aconcagua Valley, Chile Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei I was craving an earthy, savory, old world-style red wine. Unfortunately, I was in a place with no wines from the old world. The sommelier recommended this Carménère from Chile, promising it would not disappoint. She was right.
2016 Yves Guégniard Domaine de la Bergerie “La Cerisaie”, Cabernet Franc, Anjou, France Wine of the Week by Annette Tomei A great, yet affordable, bottle of wine is a staple to have on hand in this season of gathering and last minute gift giving. If you’re concerned about making a good impression, or just showing […]
The Wine of the Week: Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc dessert wine by Annette Tomei In wine-speak, a flight is a line up of wines tasted in a particular order that feature a specific theme. My summertime Flights of Fancy were so fun to write, that I decided to give it another go. With the holidays now […]
2015 Georges DuBoeuf Mâcon-Villages, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei In wine-speak, a flight is a line up of wines tasted in a particular order that feature a specific theme. My summertime Flights of Fancy were so fun to write, that I decided to give it another go. With the holidays now in […]
2015 Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei In wine-speak, a flight is a line up of wines tasted in a particular order that feature a specific theme. My summertime Flights of Fancy were so fun to write, that I decided to give it another go.
Recipe by Chef Annette Tomei
makes 2 servings
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