Tag Archives: Wine Everyday

Thanksgiving Wine dilemma: White or Red? I say both!

There’s been so much chatter this week about “the perfect wine pairing for Thanksgiving”. We want everything perfect for our guests; the food, the table setting, the decorations and the wine. Well, not to bust your bubble but there is … Continue reading

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Posted in Finger Lakes Region, food and wine pairing, Grenache, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, Tannat, Viognier, Wine Pairing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Pepi Winery 2011 Sauvignon Blanc paired with Emeril Lagasse’s Linguine with Seafood

Since 1968 Pepi Winery has been producing white wines sourced from vineyards in California’s cool climate regions. I was delighted to receive a selection of their 2011 wines to review. I decided to prepare Emeril Lagasse’s Linguine with Seafood for … Continue reading

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Posted in Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, food and wine pairing, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, White California Wine, White Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Wine pairings for Thanksgiving Dinner

We’ve all heard of Vertical and Horizontal wine tastings, but have you ever participated in a Virtual wine tasting? It’s where you taste actual wine and share your experience via Twitter with others drinking the same wine; wine lovers united … Continue reading

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Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, food and wine pairing, Malbec, Meritage, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Wine Pairing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Wine Line-Up for your Football Tailgate Table #SundaySupper

Fall, the most wonderful season of all; crisp cool air, sunshine and football. I was raised on football, The New York Football Giants to be specific.  My father began taking my siblings and me to games in the early 60’s … Continue reading

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Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, Chardonnay, food and wine pairing, Port, Shiraz, Sunday Supper, Syrah, White Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 55 Comments

Wine & Dine with Schlossadler International Wine Club and #SundaySupper

The Sunday Supper movement welcomes The Schlossadler International Wine Club   as our guest of honor Around the Family Table!  Schlossadler International Wine Club has joined up with our group on Twitter many times on Sunday Evenings offering wine pairing suggestions, … Continue reading

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Posted in Blaufrankisch, Kerner Auslese, Lemberger, Sauvignon Blanc, Sunday Supper, Wine Club | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments

2009 Cuvée Alexandre Chardonnay Lapostolle | Exceptionally Paired with Herb Crusted Salmon and Quinoa Estacional

Lapostolle “French in Essence, Chilean by Birth” was founded in 1994 by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle and her husband Cyril de Bournet, members of the Marnier-Lapostolle legacy renowned for the production of Grand Marnier. Their vision is to make world class … Continue reading

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Battle of the Boxes ~ Round 5 ~ Pepperwood Grove Chardonnay & Pinot Grigio by Don & Sons

Back with an other round of “Battle of the Boxes”  In this round  we have two contenders; A Heavyweight Big Box: Chardonnay and a Lightweight Tetra Pak: Pinot Grigio, both from the Pepperwood Grove brand from Don & Sons. We’ll … Continue reading

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Quesadilla and Grilled Pizza’s are abundant for this #SundaySupper with Katie Workman and Mom 100 Cookbook

This Sunday Supper food bloggers across the nation are featuring recipes from  Katie Workman’s Mom 100 Cookbook.  Katie makes one thing clear, feeding our families doesn’t have to be stressful.  A wife and mother of two who worked in publishing … Continue reading

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Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Port, Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc, Sunday Supper, Syrah | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

2010 Sauvignon Blanc Redwood Ranch, Sonoma | Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery

The philosophy at Gary Farrell Winery is ‘grounded in a total commitment to detail – from grape to glass.”  Sourcing grapes from – and maintaining relationships with – quality growers is the foundation of this philosophy. The grapes from the … Continue reading

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Napa Cellars Reserve Wines ~ small production wines by Joe Shirley

A question I get often is “What does it mean when the label says Reserve?  Is it really worth it or is it just an excuse to jack up the price?” My answer is “Maybe, sometimes.” Some winemakers may overuse … Continue reading

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Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments