IT’S WINE & DINE TIME! 4/9/2023 This month features treats from Argentina! The sultry tango dance might come to mind when one thinks of Argentina. And when it comes to wine and food, Malbec and chimichurri sauce lead the way in creating an enticing dance on the palate! Domaine Bousquet is a family-owned winery and…
The Jewish holiday of Passover is known for its strict dietary rules. During the week-long festivity, observant families avoid leavened foods, like bread and cake, and eat meals that are limited to ingredients designated kosher for Passover. But another big part of the Passover celebration is wine. Wine plays a central role in the two…
SPRING CELEBRATIONS! 4/2/2023 Daffodils, crocus, and hyacinth are in bloom, with leaves on the trees about to burst open. Spring is finally making an entrance! Spring also brings Passover and Easter this coming week. Unfortunately, since I’ve been working on a time-consuming project, I’ve had little time to pound the keyboard lately. So, I am reposting…
Here are a handful of recently reviewed wines, roughly in order of preference: –Peter Zemmer 2018 Furggl Lagrein Riserva, Alto Adige, Italy, $38. Rich but elegant and balanced. Plum and dark cherry fruit along with earth. Luscious and velvety, with moderately assertive tannins. Very good. –Neal Family Vineyards 2017 Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa…
. Whether you’re looking for non-alcoholic drinks because you’re taking part in Sober for October, or because you’ve stopped drinking for another reason (be it pregnancy, wanting to live a healthier lifestyle or because it can seriously benefit your mental health), take a minute to give yourself a pat on the back. Others, rather than going completely sober might…
Another crazy year has ended, however hopefully the world continues to get less crazy in the next. As in 2021, it was very different than a normal year, as the large wine tastings and festivals are really just starting to come back, and instead of sampling 600-800 wines, our field of view was once again…
Raising The Bar box The holidays have come and gone and most of us have done our fair share of celebrating and imbibing. If your body is begging you for a detox but the arrival of the weekend tempts you to sip on something jovial, we’ve compiled a list of enjoyable non-alcoholic alternatives to savor…
JULY 8, 2022 BY EVEBUSHMAN I don’t seek out wines that are organic or vegan, but I’ve been asked enough times which of these types I would recommend so that when I was offered the opportunity to sample three from Corvezzo in Italy – a Pinot Grigio, Prosecco and the new Prosecco Rose (the Prosecco DOC was…
The Veneto in Northeast Italy is home to beautiful wines, from incredible Amarone della Valpolicella on the red side to clean and crisp Pinot Grigio, smooth and elegant Soave and sparkling Proseccos in the whites. In this review we’ll focus on the white (and pink) side, with three wines from the region that highlight quality…
