Raft Wines was founded in 2016 by Jennifer Reichardt, aka @duckdaughterjj. Her family has farmed ducks in California since 1901. You may have heard of their famous Liberty Ducks. And, if you’ve dined much in the western part of the United States, you’ve probably enjoyed them as your meal. As a chef, I became very […]
Korbel Brut offers what very few wines at its level of production and price point can – it’s 100% certified organic. For a winery deeply rooted in Sonoma County history for over 135 years, Korbel is also a leader for the 21st century. Sustainability is not just a buzzword for Korbel, it’s a full-time business […]
No need to wait until autumn to enjoy a glass of Port. But when the weather turns crisp, it certainly feels like Port season. There’s something about the richness and warmth of this most beloved fortified wine that pairs luxuriously with autumn’s changing colors and chilly evenings. Of course, it also pairs well with a […]
Think rice is boring? Not this recipe. Chef Annette Tomei hates boring food so she adds butter toasted almonds and fresh pomegranate to her wild rice pilaf recipe.
I think you’re going to love how surprisingly simple lemon soufflé recipe is to make. It’s the kind of dessert recipe I used to teach as a chef instructor at the French Culinary Institute. Soufflé is a dish with a reputation for being tricky to bake. But my students were always thrilled at the ease […]
2017 Mas Champart Blanc, Saint-Chinian AOC, France Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei Mas Champart Saint-Chinian Blanc is from the largest wine region in France that may be least known to most of us. The Languedoc-Roussillon region is in southern France and is most known for inexpensive, hearty red wines. The Saint-Chinian AOC was […]
Atanea Pinot Noir is a natural wine. But, what does that mean? Wine is, by definition, fermented fruit juice. We expect freshly pressed fruit to be as natural as it gets. And, the fermentation process is so natural that it will happen without any outside intervention. (If conditions are correct.) However, contemporary viticulture, winemaking, and […]
2018 Smoking Loon Steelbird Rosé, California, USA Wine of the Week with Annette Tomei As young wine lovers develop into a serious market, the wine industry is discovering that it’s a good thing to have a sense of humor. They are also, however, learning that levity does not give license to relax standards in practices […]
Malbec World Day (April 17 every year) was created by Wines of Argentina to generate awareness and attention for the French grape that found a new life in the mountains and valleys of the South American country. It’s been a successful venture, as Malbec is now nearly synonymous with the wine from Argentina. With so much […]
