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FACT: The plot that the Terra Fossil grapes are grown on was at one time a paleontological dig site where dinosaur bones were discovered. ‘Wow’, I thought, ‘I wonder what this wine will taste like? How would dinosaur fossils … Continue reading
Havarti with Dill & Chardonnay
Thought Process: Chardonnay Tastes Good with Seafood, and so Does Dill….
**IT WORKED!!**
Coppola didn’t just slap a black and gold label on this bottle for the fun of it… this blend is like liquid gold, but without the gold rush price! An excellent, medium-bodied red that is smooth and supple – perfect for pleasing a variety of tastes and crowds. I paired this with a truffle-infused pasta meal (white sauce-based) but it also paired well with chicken marsala.
This wine is actually a Bordeaux-style blend containing Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. It is by no means flat and carries lot’s of dimension!
**Exceptional Value for the Price**
This bottle of Coppola Claret is available at Wine.com for $19.99
One of the distinctive differences between wine tasting in Napa vs. Sonoma is the cost. What you will often find is that your total trip in Napa will cost substantially more than if you were to visit Sonoma – even though the two are right next door to one another. Many tasting rooms in Sonoma are free, while just about every tasting room in Napa charges. For this post, I’ve put together some Napa wine tasting discounts that I found for my most recent trip this past weekend. Continue reading
As the season for wine tasting has begun, I thought I’d share some basic do’s and dont’s that I have learned along the way. Watching this video could be the difference between appearing quite professional, or ridiculously unprofessional (a lush).
*Special thanks to Cave B and Boudreaux Cellars for putting up with my continued antics…
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A worthy Rhone red – smooth and spicy without being overwhelmingly peppery. There is a smoky finish that would pair well with heavier dishes such as red meat and mushrooms. Chateauneuf du Pape, Telegramme ’08 (Grenache). … Continue reading
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Wine Observation: French Rose’s are typically salmon in color rather than pink. This one is being paired with a clam linguini and has a rich buttery after taste. Tweet
Fact: In 2010 Americans spent more $ than the French on wine! – Time.com
Note: French are still spending more on wine per capita.
My coworkers must know me better than I thought (or maybe they were sick and tired of hearing me complain about not being able to drink while pregnant) because not only did they coordinate a wonderful office baby shower, but they also gifted me some extremely generous gifts!
